Kris Keppeler
Narrator, Actor and Voice Actor
Kris Keppeler is a narrator, actor, voice actor, and writer. After discovering her singing voice in Jr. High Choir, she’s never quit using her voice to tell stories, musically and with spoken word. She’s impersonated a cat, a prince, a princess, a witch, a dragon, and a president with her voice and narrated/produced over 50 audiobooks.
Her IMDb credits include numerous indie films and the video game Agony. She hosts and produces two podcasts, Does This Happen to You, featuring humorous stories you will never hear anywhere else, and Kris Talks about the Wisdom of Women, featuring amazing advice from female leaders.
July 24, 2026
The Voice That Refused to Quit with Kris Keppeler
What happens when someone tells a 13-year-old they'll never learn to sing? For Kris Keppeler, it became the motivation that shaped an extraordinary career. In this inspiring episode, Kris shares how determination led her from musical theater to becoming an accomplished audiobook narrator, voice actor, podcaster, and storyteller. Rich and Kris dive into the fascinating world of audiobook narration, voice acting, podcasting, AI, creativity, and why authentic human emotion can never truly be replaced. Whether you're an author, aspiring voice actor, podcaster, or simply someone chasing a dream, this conversation is packed with inspiration and practical insights.
Guest: Kris Keppeler