Meet Hari Leigh
Hari Leigh is a Los Angeles–based dynamo whose talents bounce between acting, writing, casting, and voice & performance directing. Armed with a sharp wit and boundless curiosity, she’s become a go‑to force in the AAA video‑game world and beyond—while still finding time to star in indie films and sketch‑comedy shows.
Early Days & Acting Roots
Originally cutting her teeth on first frames, Hari appeared in John Waters’s A Dirty Shame (2004), playing “Gay Woman #2.” She went on to snag roles in indies like Small Pond (2012), What Other Couples Do (2013), and Awful Nice (2013), as well as the SXSW–premiered short Troll (2017), where she co‑wrote, co‑produced, and starred as Alex. Her TV credits include a memorable cameo on Key & Peele and voice roles on animated comedy shows like Sanjay & Craig and the Adult Swim cult favorite Tigtone.
The Sketch‑Comedy Queen & Writer Side
As a veteran of the indie‑scene comedy circuit, Hari’s performed original work at UCB (LA & NYC), SXSW, F Yeah Fest, and Comix. She’s written and directed sketches and web series—like Women for Palin and the live show Love Can Be Scary Sometimes. Off‑screen, she steadily sharpened her skills as a writer, culminating in her feature screenplay Driverless earning a spot on the Barnard College Athena List 2023 and participating in Stowe Story Labs.
Voice & Performance Directing in AAA Games
Hari’s pivot into voice/mocap directing is where her star really rose. She’s cast and overseen English voice and motion capture for major titles, including:
- Fortnite: Chapter 4 (2023) & Fortnite: Chapter 6 (2024) – Voice Director
- LEGO Fortnite (2023) – Voice Director
- Ara: History Untold (2024) – Casting Director & Voice Director
- Spider‑Man 2 (2023) – Casting Director
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023) – English Voice Director
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022) – Voice Director (and likely MWIII too)
- WWE 2K22 (2022) – Facial Capture Director
- Wylde Flowers (2022) – Casting Director & Additional Voice Director
These roles are confirmed by her official site, IMDb, Halp Academy, and Behind The Voice Actors.
She’s Also Behind the Scenes…
Hari doesn’t just speak into the mic—she builds worlds around it. She directed the animated short Roadwash and co‑wrote/co‑starred in Troll, which premiered at the Maryland Film Festival and played at festivals like Rotterdam and New Orleans before becoming a Vimeo Staff Pick. She also directed the music video & animated short We Wave From Our Boats for acclaimed harpist Mary Lattimore.
Training, Workshops & Mentorship
Her training pedigree includes the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, improv at UCB, and comedy coaching with pros like Craig Anton. Now, she shares the stage as a workshop leader—most recently hosting “Voice Acting for AAA Games with Hari Leigh” on Halp Academy, teaching aspiring talents how to nail auditions and sessions for big‑budget titles.
What Makes Hari Unique?
- Multitalented: She’s equally comfortable in front of the camera, behind the mic, or leading a session with top‑tier actors.
- Creative Collaborator: From indie shorts to triple‑A blockbusters, she adapts to scale while maintaining vision and humor.
- Mentor Mindset: She now shares her game‑industry techniques with up‑and‑comers, shining a spotlight on how to prepare and perform.
What’s Next?
With a Bird’s‑eye view across mediums and genres, Hari is poised to continue blending her acting, writing, and directing talents. Expect more groundbreaking AAA titles, cutting‑edge indie content, and next‑level workshops to come.
Filmography & Credits at a Glance
- A Dirty Shame (2004) – Actor
- Small Pond (2012) – Actor
- What Other Couples Do (2013) – Actor
- Awful Nice (2013) – Actor
- Troll (2017) – Co‑Writer, Producer, Lead Actor
- Roadwash – Director (Animated Short)
- We Wave From Our Boats – Director (Animated Music Video)
- Fortnite: Chapter 4 & Chapter 6 – Voice Director
- LEGO Fortnite – Voice Director
- Ara: History Untold – Casting & Voice Director
- Spider‑Man 2 – Casting Director
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – English Voice Director
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II – Voice Director
- WWE 2K22 – Facial Capture Director
- Wylde Flowers – Casting Director, Additional Voice Director
Summing It Up
Keep a close eye on Hari Leigh—her blend of sass, smarts, and vocal-directing chops is shaping some of the biggest and most creative projects across film, comedy, and gaming.
