Trish Allen

One of Canada's top Voice and Dialect Coaches, Trish has been teaching for 35 years both privately and at UBC, York University, Langara and in numerous private training facilities.    

On-set coaching includes Alaska Daily, Legends of Tomorrow, Fringe and The 100. In her private coaching practice, Trish is currently concentrating on the Standard American Dialect so necessary for film and TV. Trish uses her extensive technical knowledge and performer instincts to help her clients discover the differences between the Standard American and their own individual speech pattern. 

Also an accomplished Actor, recent projects include Firefly Lane, Legends of Tomorrow, Love Stories In Sunflower Valley, The Chronicle Mysteries, Wild Goat Surf and The Last Victim.

Trish holds a BFA from U of Windsor and an MFA from York U- both in Performance. She was primarily trained as a Voice Teacher by David Smukler. Committed to continuing training, Trish has studied with numerous other teachers in a wide range of disciplines including Voice Training Innovators Kristin Linklater, Patsy Rotenberg, Catherine Fitzmaurice and Richard Armstrong.