As a performing artist, I understand that your voice is both an instrument and your identity. I support singers in refining their technique, protecting their vocal health, and navigating the psychological and artistic challenges of performance. I also work closely with voice teachers and other professionals who want to deepen their understanding of anatomy, function, troubleshooting, and even studio management. I provide bespoke mentorship that meets you exactly where you are.
Kelly Hocking is an actor, vocalist, voice specialist, writer, and presenter based in Ōtepoti and working across Aotearoa. She founded The Voice Lab nz out of her deep passion for vocal development and sustainability, and coaches both from the Ōtepoti Voice Lab studios and on Zoom.
In New Zealand, Kelly has performed in productions for The Fortune Theatre in Dunedin (Avenue Q, Boeing Boeing, Into the Woods) The Court Theatre in Christchurch (Grease, Fun Home), Musical Theatre Dunedin and Taieri Musical Society (Wicked, Priscilla Queen of the Dessert), North Shore Musical Society in Auckland (Miss Saigon), and in national tours, as well as in her own written works (Thief!. Rags to Witches, Lady Luck). Kelly has performed as a lead vocalist with a variety of professional groups. She won the 2025 Otago RAW Comedy Quest and has been awarded for her theatre-making and performing across multiple award bodies.
Kelly holds a Master of Arts with Distinction in Theatre Studies from the University of Otago, where she occasionally lectures. She began her arts education with a DipGrad in Acting from The American Academy of Dramatic Art in Los Angeles. She holds Master Teacher certification in Applied Vocal Pedagogy and Voice Science from AtlasVoice, as well as full certification in Somatic Voicework©, The LoVetri Method, which is dedicated to CCM (non-classical) styles of singing.
Kelly is a mentor for voice teachers all over New Zealand and has a special interest in vocal health. She works with professional actors, vocalists, and presenters, creating bespoke vocal care plans before tours and recording sessions, and for general development. When working with professionals, Kelly's mantra is sustain and maintain — never looking to 'change someone's sound,' she works with artists to find ways to keep doing their mahi sustainably and with comfort.
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