Early Life & Theatrical Roots
Hailing from Hagerstown, Maryland, Kristen DiMercurio grew up performing in converted garages and church basements—think “community theatre with duct tape and broken kazoos,” but with enough grit and charm to make you forget the acoustics. She nurtured that theatrical spark, eventually earning a BFA in Musical Theatre from Emerson College in Boston, where she honed her belt, legit, and mezzo-soprano vocal chops for the roles to come.
The Transition: From Stage to Studio
After hopping from regional theater to summer stock, Kristen adventured through New York’s theatrical jungle—covering everything from Shakespeare to musicals—and stumbled into voiceover work. She eventually settled in Los Angeles, spanning sets, stages, and recording booths like the multi-hyphenate powerhouse she was born to be.
Theater Highlights
- Fun Home at Portland Center Stage (Joan)
- Gunfighter Meets His Match at New York Musical Festival (The Girl, lead)
- Understudy in Murder Ballad at Studio Theatre, DC
- Patty in Grease at Totem Pole Playhouse, plus ensemble roles in Shenandoah and A Christmas Carol
- Played Phebe/Lord Amiens in As You Like It at Camden Shakespeare Festival
- Member of Village Playback Theatre in NYC, and roles in Beehive the 60s Musical and educational projects like Speak About It
Her résumé also includes cabaret numbers like “Just Around the Riverbend”—that’s ponytail-to-microphone belt energy right there.
The Golden Age of Voice Work & Audio Drama
Since around 2014, Kristen has been a prolific presence in fiction podcasts and audio drama. She’s best known for voicing Dr. Sally Grissom in the cult-favorite sci-fi podcast Ars Paradoxica, and she’s popped up as a recurring guest—or even series regular—in shows like Archive 81, NoSleep Podcast, What’s the Frequency?, and The Far Meridian.
Fun fact: she wrote, directed, and produced the comedy fiction podcast Brimstone Valley Mall, proving she’s as comfortable wielding a pen (or mic stand) as she is voicing one.
Podcast Credits (selected)
- Ars Paradoxica – Series regular (Dr. Sally Grissom)
- Archive 81 – Series regular
- 36 Questions (Pilot)
- NoSleep Podcast, Greater Boston, What’s the Frequency?, Star Tripper!!!, The Big Loop, The Far Meridian, Caravan
- Creator of Brimstone Valley Mall
Audiobooks & Commercial Voiceover: Her Other Superpower
By January 2025, Kristen had already voiced over 8,000 spots—spanning commercials, phone systems, video games, and audiobooks. If you’ve ever heard “Bluetooth connected” or “your Bluetooth device is ready to connect,” congrats—say hello to its human behind-the-scenes.
She’s narrated hefty audiobook projects including:
- You Again
- The Deja Glitch
- Love Wager
- Delilah Green Doesn’t Care
- The Savage & the Swan
- Will They or Won’t They?
- Summer Romance
- What’s in a Kiss
Her storytelling prowess scored major accolades: Delilah Green Doesn’t Care snagged an AudioFile Award in 2022 and an Audie Award in 2023—proof that her voice isn’t just recognizable, it’s award-winningly addictive.
On-Screen Appearances
Kristen’s on-camera resume includes:
- Knight Watchmen (2022) – as “Computer” in this sci-fi action drama
- Luna, the Witch (2020) – Narrator in this TV series
- Independent student films like Maraschino, Mr. Nightmare, 5th And Murder, A Bad Goodnight, Turn of the Screw, and For the Stars
The “Bluetooth Lady” Phenomenon
By late 2024, the Internet dubbed her the “Bluetooth Lady.” Suddenly everyone’s voice assistant sounded suspiciously human, and people recognized HER voice more than Siri’s.
In interviews, she clarified that, no, she isn’t the AI that your phone is named after—they just hired decent voice actors like her. She’s also gotten candid about the voiceover industry, noting: “just regular people who talk into microphones,” and laughed about how people assume her voice is auto-generated.
Who She Is Off-Mic
Kristen identifies as queer and has been open about how coming out young helped her find community—including friends and allies across entertainment.
On TikTok (700k+ followers!), Instagram and X, she’s tag-lined as “actor, nerd, professional talker,” and keeps fans updated on VO, geekery, and queer life in LA.
Why We Love Her
- Voice mastery—multi-genre narrator, from audiobooks to phone prompts to fictional characters
- Creator-driven—writes and produces pieces like Brimstone Valley Mall
- Stage roots—years of theatrical training make her voice work emotive and engaging
- Awards buzz—AudioFile and Audie Awards are no joke
Looking Ahead
Kristen’s no one-trick pony. With over 8,000 voice spots under her belt, multiple award-winning audiobooks, her own podcast creations, and on-screen roles, she’s just getting started. Her next frontier? Probably more podcasts, quirky voiceover gigs, and—knock on wood—the next phase of her burgeoning on-camera career.
Final Take
What began in small-town Maryland garages has become a powerhouse journey through theater, voiceover, podcasting, audiobooks, and on-screen work. Add in her indie creator spirit and a voice that’s basically part of our daily lives (Bluetooth, anyone?), and Kristen DiMercurio stands out as a delightfully versatile and quietly influential force in entertainment. She’s proof that sometimes the most recognized voices belong to the most humble actors—ones who just happen to be ticking off thousands of roles one mic at a time.
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