Amy Walker

Amy Walker

Amy Walker is an award-winning actress, singer/songwriter, producer, and writer, whose internationally acclaimed work has been featured on TEDx, the TODAY Show, NPR, Inside Edition, and more.

www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

She is known around the world for her chameleon-like ability to instantly switch between authentic characters, accents and singing styles.

Her passion is empowerment ~ whether performing or creating content that entertains and inspires positive change. Her online videos have garnered over 40 million views on YouTube and beyond, from the viral 21 Accents, to beloved characters, songs, and inspirational insights.

She toured internationally with her one-woman show, Amy Walker: Inside Out, playing to standing ovations in London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sydney, Melbourne, and beyond. Her record Discourse On Accents, (also on iTunes) with Jack White for Third Man Records, was selected by Company C Ballet, who invited Walker to perform with them in San Francisco and in NYC.

In 2017, she co-produced the sit-com pilot Group-Ease with YouTube and Elizabeth Banks' comedy company WhoHaha, as part of YouTube's international Women In Comedy program. She also co-wrote it and starred as 3 characters, including 2 of her famed YouTube characters "Janae" and "Eunice".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFgtqQ3cg8w&list=PL033ACE0289B2F777&index=4&t=15s

Walker is Founder/CEO of www.21Accents.com, where she coaches on occasion and trains coaches in the uniquely effective techniques she developed for teaching accents, singing and acting. Clients include pop stars, actors, and CEOs of Fortune 500 companies.

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  • How Can I Find The Shows That Use Actors From My Country?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Any tips on tracking the success of foreign actors?
    How can I find out what shows hire my countryman?
    What shows favor foreign actors?
    What shows only hire american?
    Are their show...

  • What Casting Types Lend Itself To Trying An Audition In A British Accent?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    What roles are going for the english accent?
    What roles are suited for the British accent?
    Is British good for villain roles?
    If I am playing intelligent is that good for the Briti...

  • What Casting Types Would Lend Itself To My Natural Australian Accent?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    What roles are good for Aussies?
    When should I use my australian accent?
    Can I use my Australian accent in auditions?
    Am I allowed to use my Aussie accent for roles?
    What types of ...

  • What Casting Types Would Lend Itself To Auditioning In My Natural NZ Accent?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    I'm from New Zealand or South Africa, what kind of roles/casting types would lend itself auditioning in my natural accent?
    How can I work out what characters would be right to use ...

  • I'm A Foreign Actor, What Casting Types Could I Audition In My Accent?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    I'm a foreign actor in America, what kind of roles/casting types would lend itself to auditioning in my natural accent?
    Can I use my natural accents for lead roles
    Will I get cast ...

  • Should I Do The Accent Associated From The City In Which The Show Exists?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    If the show is set in (ie. New York, Boston) should automatically I do the accent associated from the city?
    What accent should I use for each show?
    How can I work out what accent t...

  • How Can Accents Help You With Your Character Work?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    How does accent impact character work?
    How does an accent effect character?
    What can an accent do for my acting?
    How can I use accent to create character?
    What do accents do for ch...

  • Can Accents Help Me Book A Role?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Will accents help me book?
    Will casting be impressed with my different accent?
    Can I go in with a different accent to my audition?
    How can accents help my book more?
    Will an accent...

  • What Is The Difference Between An Accent & A Dialect?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Is their a different between accent and dialect?
    How is dialect different to accent?
    What is the difference between a dialect and accent?
    Is accent and dialect the same?
    What is di...

  • What Is Accent Reduction Or Accent Modification?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    What is accent reduction?
    What is accent modification?
    What is the difference between accent reduction and accent modification?
    What is the difference between accent modification a...

  • I Can't Switch Accents That Easilly & Casting Wants To Chat? Help!

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    I can't switch between accents that easilly and the Casting Director wants to have a chat about where I'm from. Help!
    Is it wanky to stay in accent the whole time?
    Can I just stay ...

  • Is It Ok If I Can Only Do A US 'Southern' Accent?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Can I work on everything with my southern accent?
    Is southern accent OK for all auditions?
    I'm good at the southern accent, can I use that for all my auditions?
    Will shows hire me ...

  • If I Plan To Use My Natural Accent, Should I Check With My Agent/Manager First?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Do I need to tell my agent I'm going to use an alternative accent in my audition?
    Do I need to tell my manager I'm going to use an alternative accent in my audition?
    Should I tell ...

  • Should I Ask Permission Of Casting To Try Different Accents At My Audition?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Should I ask casting before I try a different accent at an audition?
    Do I need casting's permission to try an accent at an audition?
    If I am stepping outside the casting brief with...

  • I Need To Do A Regional Accent Or Dialect Over Night For An Audition! Help!

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    What is the accent tag?
    Any tips on quick accent work for auditions?
    How can I get better at accents fast?
    How can I improve my regional accents?
    Should I cancel an audition if I c...

  • Is It Ok That Most Of My Friends Are From Home If I'm Learning A US Accent?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    How can I immerse my self in the American accent when my network is not American?
    Any tips on how to immerse myself in the American accent?
    What can I do to immerse myself in the A...