Susan Bennett: The Voice Behind Siri & A Lifetime in Performance

Susan Bennett’s voice became one of the most recognizable sounds in modern technology, but her creative journey began long before digital assistants. As a voice-over artist and singer, she built a career around performance, expression, and the power of sound.

Known as the original American voice of Siri, Susan’s work demonstrates how creative skills can unexpectedly become part of everyday life for millions of people. Her background in music and performance reveals the many paths that can lead to a defining artistic moment.

In this episode:

  • Building a career as a voice-over artist and performer
  • The unexpected journey behind becoming Siri’s original voice
  • The connection between singing and spoken performance
  • How technology transformed a creative contribution into a cultural touchpoint
  • Finding new meaning in familiar sounds

Topics: voice acting, siri, singing, performance, technology

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Susan is the original American voice of Siri — a role she took on in 2005 recording nonsensical phrases for Nuance Communications, not knowing how they'd be used. A voice-over artist and former backup singer for Roy Orbison and Burt Bacharach, she revealed herself publicly in 2013.

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