Voice actor Crystal Lee joins Tawny Platis to make friendship bracelets while talking about unexpected career pivots, Dungeons & Dragons, language, creativity, and learning to trust yourself when life takes an unexpected turn.
Crystal talks about:
Growing up in a Taiwanese-American household and losing touch with her first languages
Why Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Michelle Yeoh left such a lasting impression on her
Studying biomedical engineering and earning two degrees before becoming a full-time actor
The acting class that completely changed the direction of her life
Discovering voice acting during the pandemic and building a career from a closet recording booth
How Critical Role introduced her to both Dungeons & Dragons and the world of voice acting
The importance of hard work, luck, and trusting your instincts when pursuing a creative career
Why she loves escape rooms, tabletop RPGs, and storytelling in all forms
Moving from New Jersey to Seattle and eventually finding her home in Los Angeles
Tarot cards, whimsy, creativity, and finding balance between logic and imagination
Plus, Crystal and Tawny discuss pizza, palm trees, Baldur’s Gate 3, friendship bracelets, and why sometimes the biggest risks lead to the most rewarding adventures.
Every bracelet made during this episode is available for purchase, with 100% of proceeds going to the National Association of Voice Actors.
Remember, every bracelet has a story, and every story helps a cause.
Follow Crystal Lee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.crystal.lee/
Web: https://www.crystalylee.com/
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