SAG-AFTRA VO Actor
Award-Winning Audiobook Narrator
AEA Actor|Singer|Dancer
About
A native of Rhode Island, Tyla is an Actor/Singer/Dancer, VO Artist, and award-winning Audiobook Narrator, who holds a BFA in Musical Theater from Boston Conservatory. As a queer Black woman, she is passionate about telling stories that celebrate, empower, and uplift historically marginalized voices. With 100+ titles under her belt, she has narrated for each of the Big 5 publishers, in addition to several others; earning her multiple awards. In addition to narration, Tyla’s voice can be heard in commercials for Macy’s, Swiffer, video games and more. On stage, she has performed in the Broadway National Tour of Hadestown, off-Broadway at The Public and St. Luke's Theaters, and on many other stages across the country.
When she's not performing, she enjoys playing The Sims & eating dessert!
Press+Reviews
"Listeners will be haunted by the way Collier captures the teens' fear as they rely on their wits to escape. Collier keeps her narration steadfast as Addy learns to trust herself and leads her friends to safety. Collier's gripping performance heightens the harrowing survival story in this short but impactful listen."
“Tyla Collier delivers a narration that is nothing short of mesmerizing. Collier captures Medusa's emotional journey from innocence to anguish to unflinching strength with a voice that feels both intimate and raw. Every pause, every tremor, feels intentional and deeply human. Collier balanced vulnerability and power, weaving emotion and tension in a way that makes you forget you're listening to a story. It truly feels like you are living the story alongside Medusa herself.”
"Tyla Collier aptly voices Lamb's hesitancy to befriend the daughter of the town's racist optometrist. Ultimately, Lamb's kindness has disastrous consequences. Each narrator is paired perfectly with a specific character. Collier sweetly voices Lamb, successfully depicting her gentleness."
Audiofile Magazine
Paradise on Fire by Jewell Parker Rhodes
(Earphones Award Winner)
Belinda's Book Nook
I, Medusa by Ayana Gray
Audiofile Magazine
For Lamb by Lesa Cline-Ransom
(Earphones Award Winner)
"Tyla Collier's Ti Moune is filled with wide-eyed childlike innocence throughout her journey. Her scenes with Jordan Alexander as Daniel Beauxhomme are playful and endearing."
Broadway World
"Collier is a commanding presence onstage. It is apparent that she is connected to Ti Moune in this production. Her storytelling comes through her beautiful movement as choreographed by director Gerry McIntyre. Each movement has purpose and adds to the story being told. Collier’s clear and powerful voice is pleasant and is well suited for this role. She shows her connection to Ti Moune in the songs “Waiting for Life,” and “Pray” where she is intensely connected yet powerfully individual..."
Front Row Reviewers
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"There is not one weak link in this ensemble, so it seems almost unfair to single out performers, but...Tyla Collier grabs our attention with her Little Inez..."
The Boston Globe
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"...The scenes in the Memphis music hall are elevated by the stirring pipes of Tyla Collier..."
"When Violet is en route, she winds up at a music hall where the singer (Tyla Collier) executes an intense and intoxicating solo."
Talkin' Broadway
Boston Arts Diary
VOICEOVER
Commercial Demo
Animation Demo
COMMERCIALS
Swiffer Duster
(National Commercial)
Macy's
(National Commercial)
*Voice of Boots
Scotch-Brite (Digital Commercial)
ANIMATION
Undecember
(Video Game)
*Localized VO
(Originally voiced in Korean)
California Endowment Jingle
(Regional Commercial)
*Both characters are voiced by Tyla
Audiobooks
A graduate of Boston Conservatory (BFA Musical Theatre), Tyla is a seasoned narrator with 100+ titles and multiple awards under her belt. As a queer Black woman, she is passionate about telling stories that celebrate, empower, and uplift historically marginalized voices. Tyla’s bright, youthful tone and affinity for humor make her the perfect fit for quirky coming-of-age stories, from Children’s and Middle Grade to YA. Her ability to access a warm, rich alto tone seamlessly lends itself to powerfully grounded Nonfiction and high stakes Thrillers. Her naturally smooth and playful voice also make her a great choice for swoon-worthy Rom Coms. Her affinity for accents and character voices make stories with a plethora of characters instantly come to life. Tyla considers it a true honor when an author trusts her with their story, and she approaches each one from a place of grounded authenticity and care.
Demos
Fantasy - 1st Person - FF Dialogue
YA Fiction - 1st Person - FFM Dialogue
Middle Grade Fantasy - 1st Person - FFM Dialogue
Nonfiction - Memoir
Sapphic Romance - 3rd Person -FF Dialogue
Romance - 3rd Person - FM Dialogue
Children's - 7 y/o voice - 1st Person
Awards&Nominations
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Featured Titles
Tyla was personally selected by Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to voice her younger self in her memoir, Lovely One, adapted for a YA audience!
"Narrator Tyla Collier illuminates the young woman's vulnerability, warmth, and passion."
-AudioFile Magazine
"Narrator Tyla Collier perfectly portrays protagonist Calla Howard in this engaging and important listen...Collier infuses Calla and the entire cast of characters with warmth and believability while bringing a nuanced tone to this meaningful story."
-AudioFile Magazine
Other titles narrated by Tyla!
for a full list of titles
VIDEO
"Colored Woman" from Memphis The Musical
PHOTOS
Headshots by Ambe J. Photography
Makeup by Kenneth Griffin (Perspective Beats)
Production Stills
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Behind the Scenes
Worker debut in the Hadestown National Tour
Fate 2 Debut in the Hadestown National Tour
Hadestown Opening Night in Los Angeles, CA
First day of rehearsal for The Harder They Come at The Public Theater
The Harder They Come Opening Night at The Public Theater
Ti Moune in Once on This Island at Pioneer Theatre Company
Ti Moune in Once on This Island at Pioneer Theatre Company
REPRESENTATION
For Theatre, contact The Mine
For Voiceover, contact CESD
CONTACT
