About our Coaches
Angela Malhotra
Owner, VO Animation & On-Camera Acting Coach
Angela Malhotra is a working On-Camera and Voice Actress, Television Academy Member, and the founder of Mic-Up!
She started on-camera on Disney Channel, continued to roles on several sitcoms including "Modern Family" and "Superstore," and was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy Series by the Vision Awards — alongside Sheryl Underwood, Tonye Patano, and Oscar Winner Monique.
Her voice acting career started when Emmy-winning actress Pamela Adlon — while the two were working on "Better Things" — told her she had to do it. A week later she booked a recurring role on Nickelodeon's "The Loud House," voicing characters there through 2024. Since then she's led the Netflix anime series "Make My Day," voiced characters in Netflix's "My Dad the Bounty Hunter," brought Ratu to life in PlayStation's "Destruction Allstars," and appeared in "Need for Speed Unbound." Her character in "Rainbow High" was even turned into a doll sold at Target and Amazon — a full-circle moment for any voice actress. Her work has been praised by Jennifer Hale, Charlie Adler, and Bob Bergen — some of the most respected names in voice acting — and she continues to work regularly in animation and games.
She also recently appeared on Disney Channel's "Bunk'd," proving she remains as active on-camera as she is in the booth.
Angela teaches what she actually does in studios — not theory, not line readings. Character, intention, and the choices that get actors called back.
For more about Angela's acting work, go to her official site.
On-Camera Acting Coach (Kids)
Howard Meltzer
Howard Meltzer has been casting in Los Angeles since 2003. Originally from New York City, he was a staff Casting Director at Stuart Howard Associates casting for Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theater.
Whether it’s casting for renowned playwrights like Gore Vidal and Elaine May, or casting for a network television series, Howard’s directive is to find the talent that brings the writers’ vision to life with authenticity, honesty, and humor.
He has cast for CBS, Disney Channel, Fox, Max, NBC, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Peacock, Sony Pictures Television, 20th Television, and Warner Bros. Television.
Howard’s passion is in identifying new undiscovered talent, and he has become the go-to casting director for projects for kids and young adults.
He has been nominated for 2 Emmys for Outstanding Casting and has also been nominated for 26 Artios Awards for excellence in casting, winning the honor three times. He has served as the Vice President of the Casting Society of America and is currently a Governor of the Television Academy.
For more about Howard's casting work, go to his official site.
Lee Anne Frahn
Vocal/Singing Coach
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Lee Anne Frahn is a San Francisco-based singing actor, voice actor, and voice instructor with a versatile background in classical, musical theatre, and contemporary/commercial music genres. With over eight years of professional experience, she is dedicated to helping students build a strong, healthy vocal technique and creative expression. Her approach prioritizes confidence and versatility, offering students a robust "vocal toolbox" to support their unique vocal style and health.
Classical highlights include Marianne Leitmetzerin in Der Rosenkavalier, Giulietta in Les Contes d'Hoffmann, Rita in A Wedding, and Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream. She has also covered roles such as Mimi in La Bohème, Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, and Konstanze in Die Entführung aus dem Serail. Musical theatre highlights include Gladys Hotchkiss in The Pajama Game, Gabby in City of Angels, and covering Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun.
Commercial Voiceover Coach
Mandy Fisher
Mandy Fisher is a voiceover actor focusing in commercial, radio imaging, looping, and long form narration. She loves to help actors learn about the voiceover industry and offers a variety of coaching programs. You can also find her on TikTok as AstoriaRedhead where she drops a new voiceover video daily and her free voiceover discord here: https://discord.gg/R22ZxRbNjA