Kat Cressida

Kat Cressida is an internationally recognized voice artist and public speaker, known for her diverse roles in animation, video games, and theme park attractions, who also shares her story of overcoming a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. After becoming the first woman to do live announcing for ESPN’s coverage of the NFL draft in 2010, Kat Cressida established herself as a versatile talent across live-action and voice roles. Her early career included a feature film debut in 1997’s ‘The Long Way Home’ and guest appearances on television series such as ‘Babylon 5,’ ‘Diagnosis: Murder,’ ‘Judging Amy,’ ‘M.A.N.T.I.S.,’ and ‘Murder, She Wrote.’ Cressida transitioned primarily to voice acting in 2000, quickly making an impact with her role as Dee Dee in seasons 2 and 4 of Cartoon Network’s iconic ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ (1996-2003). Cressida has since become a prominent voice artist, internationally recognized for her diverse roles in animation, video games, and theme park attractions.

Beyond her acting, Cressida is an impactful public speaker, sharing her personal experience with a life-threatening cancer diagnosis in 2012. Her journey involved complex surgeries and extensive recovery to regain her ability to speak, a critical challenge to her career. She leverages her story to advocate for proper healthcare treatment, address medical negligence, and inspire individuals facing their own health challenges or hidden disabilities. Her compelling public speaking engagements, including a TEDxUCLA talk in 2019, focus on themes of resilience, healing, and navigating complex medical systems.

Kat Cressida continues to build upon her extensive career, seamlessly blending her iconic voice artistry with her powerful advocacy. Her dynamic presence and inspiring narrative make her a sought-after talent, whether bringing beloved characters to life or empowering audiences worldwide through her transformative speaking engagements.