Hi there, I’m Andrea Aal. Andrea—as in Mitochondria (the powerhouse of the cell 😉 and Aal—as in That’s “Aal” folks! I’m a professionally trained actor and lifelong storyteller. I spent over two decades working in Hollywood—on sitcoms, soap operas, national commercials, and improv stages—before taking an unexpected detour into publishing, where I became National Director of Consumer Advertising at The Hollywood Reporter. It kept me in the industry without requiring an acceptance speech! But storytelling pulled me back. Now, as an audiobook narrator, I bring heart, humor, and hard-won life experience to every project I voice. With 14 years of sobriety, an ADHD diagnosis, and a certification as a Health Coach, I connect especially well with nonfiction—particularly memoirs, self-help, personal growth, spirituality, psychology, and health. I don’t just read these stories—I’ve lived parts of them. That said, I’m no stranger to fiction. I have a soft spot for second-chance romances, character-driven comedies, and strong, feisty women who walk the edge—think Scarlett O’Hara with better boundaries. (Most days.) I earned my Theatre degree from UCLA with minors in French and Spanish, and I’ve got a flair for accents: British, Southern, French, Spanish, Russian—and yes, even Yiddish, thanks to my grandparents whispering secrets across the room. When I’m not in the booth, I’m probably walking my schnauzer-husky mix, Gemma (who insists she’s the real headliner), shopping at TJ Maxx like it’s a sport, or ordering off-menu with my husband, who warns the server: “For my wife, the menu is merely a suggestion.” Oh—and I’ll have her gluten. Authentically human. Professionally trained. Personally invested. Narration with depth, heart, and just the right amount of bite. That’s “Aal” for now.