This week on Offstage Acting, Todd Kramer welcomes the brilliant Kezia Burrows — a Welsh actor whose career spans classical theatre, television drama, and the high-stakes world of motion capture and video game performance.

Born in Neath and raised in the seaside village of New Quay, Kezia trained at RADA and now voices and embodies characters in some of the most acclaimed games out there. You might know her as Amanda Ripley in Alien: Isolation, Dr. Emma Fisher in Observation, or from Cyberpunk 2077, CrossfireX, Hellblade, and more.

We dive into:

• 🎭 Her classical training and transition to screen and digital media

• 🎮 The art of performance capture and voice acting for video games

• 🧠 What it means to build a career across mediums — without losing yourself

• 😂 Funny moments, real talk, and the beauty of creative discipline

If you're a gamer, an actor, or just a curious human — this one's for you.

Let's get into it with Kezia (Kez to her friends — but not you!) Burrows.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 – Opening 07:32 – "Is that the guest?" Jay jumps the gun 10:01 – Kezia's big entry and Todd's RADA memories 17:31 – On being ready when the work finally lands 22:32 – From Neath to the National Youth Theatre 27:31 – Hallmark movies and ocean filming 30:00 – Discovering voiceover through casting agents 34:30 – "What's in a name?" – Keziah vs. Kezia 39:00 – Laughing through auditions and self-tapes 42:30 – Drama school stories and rediscovering joy 45:00 – Losing her mum and acting through grief 48:00 – What theatre gives that screen doesn't 51:00 – Her first video game experience: nerves & lessons 54:00 – Todd on why acting in games is tougher than it looks 57:00 – The new podcast and why actors need community 1:00:00 – Family life, rural balance, and creative reset 1:03:00 – Jay's game obsessions and nerdy voice questions 1:06:00 – Baroness Jamie: intense prep and mental pacing 1:09:00 – "There are no breaks" – parenting as a performer 1:12:00 – Shifting gears: what's next for Kezia 1:15:00 – Wrap-up, reflection, and future projects

💬 Join the Conversation Are you a motion capture nerd? A classically trained actor with a digital side hustle? Or just someone who loves a good alien invasion? Drop a comment — let's talk performance, pixels, and posh accents.