The “real world” is not the easiest to navigate. Within any industry, you will have your ups and downs. But staying true to yourself is key; we all bloom at different times, so have patience and trust yourself.
Amanda Gish
- Alum
Amanda holds a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication with an emphasis in theater arts. As a student at A&M-Commerce, she participated in plays and musicals with the University Playhouse. With a master’s in mass media communications, Gish delved into her love of Anime, exploring how people connect with it through communication theory. Combining her love of Anime and theater, she knew her career pointed towards voice acting. Now, Amanda is a professional actress, voice actor and content creator. She has racked up over 150 credits to her name on IMDB. She might even be in your favorite Anime or video game!
A Conversation with Amanda
What is your current occupation?
I am an actor and voice actor.
How did you end up there?
Post-graduation was a very confusing time for me. I had various teaching jobs at the university level, but ultimately knew I shouldn’t give up on performing. I sought out classes in voice acting, and that led me towards my goal of voice acting for Anime!
How did A&M-Commerce prepare you for your current position?
Participating in the theater and performance environment prepared me for navigating the entertainment industry. It not only helped prepare me for the performance space, but it taught me about dealing with rejection and learning to persevere and move forward.
What do you like most about A&M-Commerce?
I love that A&M-Commerce is a university but in a small way. I don’t like big schools where you don’t know anyone, so the fact that A&M-Commerce had a small-town feel was definitely a plus for me!
What advice do you have for students?
The “real world” is not the easiest to navigate. Within any industry, you will have your ups and downs. But staying true to yourself is key; we all bloom at different times, so have patience and trust yourself.
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Science, Speech Communication, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2007
- Master of Science, Mass Media, Stephen F. Austin State University, 2009
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Texas A&M University-Commerce alum Amanda Gish was recently featured in a profile published by the Herald Banner to share about her successful voice acting career in anime. Gish graduated from A&M-Commerce in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication. She was also involved in the theater department during her time at the university. […]