Keith Higinbotham
Voice with Keith
Keith Higinbotham is a voice and dialect coach, voiceover artist, and voice director with extensive experience in video games, film, and audiobooks. A graduate of the MA Voice programme at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, he has worked on multiple high-profile titles, including Baldur’s Gate III, where he directed both voice and motion capture performances, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II.
Beyond video games, Keith has voiced numerous commercials and audiobooks and has worked extensively in motion capture and dialect coaching for actors. His expertise also extends to developing constructed languages for fantasy and sci-fi worlds.
As the founder of Voice with Keith, he provides coaching for actors, voiceover artists, and performers. A BAFTA Connect member, Keith has collaborated with leading studios across the UK, continuing to push the boundaries of voice performance and storytelling.
Keith Higinbotham is speaking at the following session/s
Dungeons and Dialects: Implementing Authentic Accents & Artistic Tropes for Inclusive Narratives
With several video game titles under my belt as both a voice/dialect coach and a director, my session focuses on levelling up storytelling through authentic accent work, dialect creation, and constructed languages. Today’s projects need more than a great script or stunning visuals—they need voices that resonate and characters that feel real. In this talk, I'll share how attention to linguistic detail not only boosts actor performance but also helps directors and actors choose voices that are truly authentic and inclusive.
Drawing on experiences from personal projects and insights from leading fantasy storytellers, developers, and modern visionaries, I’ll explain practical methods for integrating accent precision into every stage of production. I’ll detail specific techniques for researching and directing accents, offer insight to how creating new languages for fantasy settings can deepen storytelling, and the techniques for learning them as an actor, and demonstrate how this process saves time during performance by streamlining communication before the recording begins.
This talk emphasises the “how”—providing clear, actionable strategies that the audience can apply immediately to enhance narrative immersion and performance quality. The session also highlights the importance of building a comprehensive workflow that connects voice casting, dialect coaching, and overall directing to ensure a truthful, cohesive performance from the ground up. Attendees will leave with a clear blueprint on incorporating linguistic authenticity into their creative processes, proving that when every element of vocal performance is thoughtfully considered, storytelling reaches a new level of engagement and inclusion.
Session Takeaway
- Understand why breaking free from clichés and stereotypes is crucial for immersive, engaging narratives.
- Get clear, practical methods for using authentic, inclusive accents—because every voice should feel real.
- Learn deep listening techniques that capture natural dialogue, bringing your stories to life.
- Explore ways to blend creative and tech insights early on for a truly connected performance.
- Take away a straightforward blueprint for crafting storytelling that’s both inclusive and captivating.
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