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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 1H 29M

The Conversation S2 - “Emotion Beneath Silence: Talking Mai & More with Cricket Leigh”

from The Conversation: With Philip Cooper · host Philip Cooper

In this episode , I sit down with actress and voice-over artist Cricket Leigh, best known as the voice of Mai from the iconic series Avatar: The Last Airbender.We dive deep into her journey from theater stages in Chicago to studying at New York University Tisch School of the Arts, and how her training helped shape her approach to acting across stage, screen, and voice-over. Cricket shares what it takes to bring a character like Mai to life—balancing emotion, restraint, and depth in one of animation’s most quietly powerful roles.We also explore the lasting impact of Avatar, including its themes of identity, balance, and emotional expression, and why characters like Mai continue to resonate with fans around the world. From behind-the-scenes insights to personal reflections on storytelling, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. #AvatarTheLastAirbender #CricketLeigh #Mai #VoiceActing #Podcast #Anime #VoiceActor #Animation #ATLA

In this episode , I sit down with actress and voice-over artist Cricket Leigh, best known as the voice of Mai from the iconic series Avatar: The Last Airbender.We dive deep into her journey from theater stages in Chicago to studying at New York University Tisch School of the Arts, and how her training helped shape her approach to acting across stage, screen, and voice-over. Cricket shares what it takes to bring a character like Mai to life—balancing emotion, restraint, and depth in one of animation’s most quietly powerful roles.We also explore the lasting impact of Avatar, including its themes of identity, balance, and emotional expression, and why characters like Mai continue to resonate with fans around the world. From behind-the-scenes insights to personal reflections on storytelling, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. #AvatarTheLastAirbender #CricketLeigh #Mai #VoiceActing #Podcast #Anime #VoiceActor #Animation #ATLA

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