““More than any other audiobook I have listened to, I felt that Joel Leslie not only embraced the characters of this story…
but he had a personal connection with them. I almost heard his investment in the story. He is in my top three narrators as of now.”
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Joel Leslie is a UK transplant, growing up with American parents in a British commonwealth. A classically trained actor with an MFA in theatre from USC, he is often cast for his unique ability to deliver native, authentic combinations of American and British sounds. His great range and ability to bring characters to life with honesty, wit and versatility delights producers and listeners alike.
An Audie nominated performer of over 450 titles and winner of 12 Audiofile Earphones Awards, In 2019 he was honored to be voted “All Time Favorite Narrator” in the Goodreads Readers Choice awards ( group that has over 25,000 members. He is the winner of three 2020 Independent Audiobook Awards, including BEST MALE NARRATOR. In 2022 he was the first inductee in the Goodreads Readers’ Choice M/M Narrator Hall of Fame.
Joel has narrated over 200 LGBTQ titles on Audible, with over 25,000 five-star reviews. He is proud to have a strong following with m/m listeners and an ongoing relationship with some of the finest writers in the genre. He loves that every day he gets to share these beautiful, inspirational and empowering LGBT characters with the world.
He has produced LGBT material with mainstream publishers including Tantor, Podium, Deyan, Harper Collins, Hachette, Harlequin, Scholastic, Dreamscape and Brilliance Audio. Joel has consistent access to his home studio for all production needs. When not in the booth he spends his time chasing after two loquacious wiener dogs and spending far too much time at Disneyworld eating carbs.
He is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA.