Michelle Betton is a dedicated coach and the backbone of The Voice Acting Institute and a passionate, working voice actor with a lifelong love of learning, storytelling, and growth. She trained in acting and performance at The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts and has studied under veteran voice actor and coach Stanley Fisher since 2019.

As a coach, Michelle is known for her steady, compassionate presence and her ability to meet artists exactly where they are. She is deeply committed to helping voice actors develop their craft, strengthen their confidence, and build sustainable careers rooted in clarity, curiosity, and service. Her coaching style blends practical insight with emotional intelligence, informed by years of hands-on experience, thoughtful conversation, and an unwavering belief in collective growth.

Michelle’s work as a voice actor spans commercial, e-learning, and medical narration, but her mission reaches beyond medium or genre. She is especially drawn to stories that broaden understanding stories of people and places often left untold. She is passionate about amplifying voices from communities of color, low-income communities, and queer communities, and believes deeply in the power of high-quality voiceover to create meaningful, transformative listening experiences.

Her love of storytelling began early. While many were told that television couldn’t teach you anything, Michelle knew otherwise. Film and television became her window to the world transporting her through voices that educated, inspired, and opened new universes of knowledge. Even then, she dreamed of becoming one of those voices, helping others discover what was possible.

Years later, that dream has become her life’s work.

Todd Gajdusek is an award-winning voice actor, producer, and storyteller whose career spans stage, screen, and sound. Specializing in audio fiction and narrative performance, Todd has become a respected voice in modern audio drama, known for bringing classic and contemporary stories to life with depth, clarity, and emotional precision.

He produced Quiet Please (2020), a revival of the iconic 1940s radio plays, and Foley Marra Studios Presents, a celebrated audio drama series dedicated to preserving and reimagining timeless storytelling through voice. His performances can be heard in acclaimed audio fiction series such as Jack & Lou: A Gangster Love Story which earned an Audio Verse Award for Supporting Performance as well as Alpha 8. Todd has also lent his voice to English-language dubs of internationally recognized streaming series, including Drug Squad: Costa del Sol and Babylon Berlin.

Todd’s path to voice acting is rooted in a wide-ranging creative background. He began his career in live theater as a stage manager for Broadway and national touring musicals before transitioning into film and television, where he served as Director of Programming at Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and later worked in sales with MGM. Eventually, he returned to his true passion performing and storytelling appearing in feature films such as Blade: The Iron Cross, the Mani entries of the Brat series, and producing more than a dozen short films, including two he wrote himself. He is currently developing an original animated project.

As Hub Captain for Los Angeles, Todd leads with integrity, a solution-oriented mindset, and a deep commitment to authentic connection. He envisions the LA Hub as a space where creatives come together not for transactional networking, but for genuine community shared experiences, creative exploration, and meaningful collaboration. His goal is to cultivate a fellowship-driven environment that reflects the diversity, energy, and artistic spirit of Los Angeles and North Orange County, hosting events that span from the Valley to Santa Monica, Pasadena to Orange County.