Gillian Wiggin
Hi, I'm Gillian!
Let’s get lost in a story together.
I’m an immersive, emotionally invested narrator with a bright, expressive voice with a vulnerable edge.
I love outsider stories. Growing up in Japan, Singapore, DC, and Russia, I was constantly given the task to suss out who I was in new places. Now, I feel at home voicing characters in unfamiliar worlds—the peasant girl with strange powers, the housewife facing an alien in her living room, the mother resisting an oppressive regime. I speak conversational Russian and can do a legit Russian accent (no Boris and Natasha here!).
When I finish reading a book, the first thing I want to do is talk to someone about it; to process it, to share in the emotional release. Audiobooks make that connection possible in real time. I love being the conduit between author and listener. If you're looking for a narrator who’s not afraid of the big moments, who brings vulnerability to every situation, and can also land a punchline, let’s jump into the deep end together.
Hi, I'm Gillian!
Gillian is an NYU-trained, award-winning narrator who has always found a home in books.
The daughter of a US diplomat, Gillian spent her formative years in Japan, Singapore, DC, and Russia. Thanks to her linguist mother, Gillian developed a love of languages that empowers her to voice characters across cultures. She especially enjoys using conversational Russian to play unapologetic heroines in historical settings and international incidents.
A bit of a bubbly smartypants, she often plays characters who are smarter than the situations they find themselves in or come out the other side of traumatic life events. She loves big thoughts, big feelings, and big problems, especially in fantasy, YA, thrillers, romance, and sci-fi.
Words have always carried an incredible power for her. She believes stories have the power to help us process events and bring us to a greater understanding of ourselves and our world.
Photography by Linda Gradin
Audiobooks
A Bit of a Smartypants...
Too Smart for the Current Situation...
Big Thoughts, Big Feelings...
Understanding Our World Better...
Russian Language and Accent Work in Historical Settings...
The Nitty Gritty:
Training: BFA in Acting from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts: Meisner Extension, Classical Studio, Experimental Theatre Wing
Jesse Bickford/Bookdragon
Articulate Society
Special Skills: Conversational Russian, beginner Italian, Eastern European accents, RP and Irish accents
Romance Pseudonym: Lana Devoe
Equipment:
Mic: Rode NT1-A
Audio Interface: Scarlett Solo 2i2 Focusrite
DAW: Reaper
Gillian started doing the hour commute to school in Osaka alone at the age of six and strives to tackle the rest of her life with the same curiosity and determination. She’s always been obsessed with language and communication, which drew her to study Shakespeare at NYU and then work as a teaching artist in NYC schools after graduation. She loves to travel and explore the world, but seems to find herself back in Italy a lot (being a fan of renaissance art and Roman history will do that to you!).
She’s always been a dreamer and has been accused of living more in her own world than reality, something she hopes she’ll never be cured of. She’s usually daydreaming about something related to Greek mythology, plotting her next DnD campaign, or planning a hike with her kids that will invariably involve saying, “This is going to be such a good story once we’re back at the car!”
Words of Affirmation
Gillian Wiggin's engaging, well-paced narration brings this epic historical time travel story vividly to life, and the characters feel real and interesting. -- Miss Bristol Rents a Room, Audiobook Fanatic
Narrator Gillian Wiggin delivers a standout performance, giving each character a distinct and memorable voice that brings welcome clarity to the shifting timelines. Her cadence and delivery complement the narrative beautifully, capturing tension, mystery, confusion, and moments of introspection with impressive nuance. Her exceptional vocal range and thoughtful pacing draw the listener in completely, making every emotional beat and time jump easy to follow and fully immersive. Her skillful interpretation elevates the entire experience, allowing listeners to stay grounded in both character and chronology with effortless ease. -- Miss Bristol Rents a Room, audiobookreviewer.com
Working with Gillian was an absolute joy. When I chose her as my narrator, I felt like my project was in exceptionally capable hands, and she exceeded every expectation. She took the time to understand the story, connect with the characters, and craft unique, compelling voices for each one. Then, she brought the story to life with heart, nuance, and emotional depth. Her commitment to the characters and their journey was palpable. She was the perfect voice for this project, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the final result. Thank you, Gillian, for treating this story with such care and passion. -- Gillian Caldwell, Author of Dunia: A Garden in the Gulag
There are quite a few players quickly thrown in but the impressive writing and energetic narration by the talented Gillian Wiggin made it feel seamless and coherent...Listening to the audiobook really brought this world to life and it was so fun following this mystery. -- The Sign of the Calico Quartz, onlybygracereviews.blogspot.com
Other Credits
Animation/Video Games: World of Warcraft: Cataclysm/Legion - Lorna Crowley
Commercials, Clients include: Pedialyte, Pepsi, Triscuit, Google, UNICEF, Yellow Tail Wine, Raymour and Flanigan,
AllerLife, 99 Restaurants, Josh Cellars, Ronzoni,Johnson & Johnson's, KinderEgg
E-Lessons: SAI Global, College Board, Gonal-f RFF Redi-ject