Alexei Ryan
About Alexei Ryan
Alexei Ryan serves as the Head of Talent and the voice of 'Ballhead' at Gym Class (IRL Studios Inc) in Austin, Texas. With a diverse background in entertainment and recruitment, he has worked with various companies and has a passion for role-playing and story-driven games.
Current Role at Gym Class - by IRL Studios
Alexei Ryan serves as the Head of Talent and the voice of 'Ballhead' at Gym Class, a division of IRL Studios Inc. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the development of original mascot characters and promotional content. His role involves overseeing talent acquisition and management within the organization, leveraging his extensive background in voice acting and recruitment.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Gym Class, Alexei Ryan worked at Wildlife Studios as Head of New Studios Talent for seven months in 2022. He also held the position of Principal Recruiter and Voice Actor at the same company for ten months. His experience extends to Rovio Entertainment Corporation, where he was a Studio Recruiter and the official voice of Red the Angry Bird from 2019 to 2022. His recruitment roles have focused on identifying and nurturing talent within the gaming industry.
Educational Background in Voiceover and Acting
Alexei Ryan has a solid educational foundation in voiceover and acting. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Acting from UC Santa Barbara from 2006 to 2009. He further developed his voiceover skills through various programs, including studies at VoiceMedia and VoiceTrax from 2014 to 2018, and attended Voice One and JMC Euro VO Retreat in 2018.
International Experience and Cultural Exposure
Alexei Ryan has a diverse international background, having lived in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Helsinki. He has traveled to 50 major regions across over 40 countries in Asia, Europe, North America, and Africa. This exposure has contributed to his understanding of different cultures and perspectives, which he brings to his work in the entertainment industry.
Passion for Gaming and Community Engagement
Alexei Ryan has a strong passion for gaming, particularly in RPGs, rogue-like games, RTS, and choice-driven story-rich games. He enjoys titles such as Chrono Trigger, Mass Effect 2, and Dragon Age: Origins. Additionally, he founded a Dungeons and Dragons games industry club, facilitating weekly games with multiple groups worldwide, demonstrating his commitment to community engagement within the gaming sector.