Thrillers / Suspense
Contemporary / Literary Fiction
Intimate. Controlled. Psychologically Precise
Daniela Acitelli is an Italian American audiobook narrator and actress specializing in psychological suspense, thrillers, literary fiction, and psychologically layered female protagonists. With more than 275 audiobooks for publishers including HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Hachette/Bookouture, Dreamscape, Tantor Audio, Brilliance Audio, Audible, and Deyan Audio, she is known for intimate, restrained performances that sustain tension and psychological realism throughout complex narratives.
Classically trained with a foundation in Stanislavski, Meisner, and Method acting, Daniela brings emotional precision and psychological depth to suspense, domestic noir, literary thrillers, and contemporary fiction centered on morally complex characters.
A dual US/UK citizen residing in London, Daniela records from her professional home studio for publishers and independent authors worldwide.
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"I have to comment on Brooke (Daniela Acitelli). The narrator slayed it with this character. She reminded me so much of a younger version of Tanya McQuoid (Jennifer Coolidge’s character) in White Lotus. Brilliant deep dive into her head—so transparent and yet somehow, dare I say, relatable!”
Audible Review for ‘Keep Your Friends Close’ by Lucinda Berry
“Daniela Acitelli is an absolute Rock Star narrator. Seriously, this woman deserves an award for how she handled the massive cast of characters. Each character felt completely distinct - I forgot I was listening to just one person performing. Her ability to capture the intensity and nuance of every scene made the audiobook absolutely electric”
Goodreads Book Bound Blogger Review
‘Fortunate Son’ by Andrew Bridgeman
"Daniela Acitelli infused the characters of my Wolf Lake thriller series with life. She is a joy to work with & always provides a strong production dripping with suspense."
Dan Padavona, Wolf Lake Thriller Books 1-10
“Her skill and performance brought richness and depth to each book, giving them lives of their own... From her characterizations, to her nuance and pacing, Daniela provides dimension to the listening experience that stands on its own as a perfect complement to the books. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.”
Mark McNease, Death in the Headlights, Last Room at the Cliff's Edge, A House in the Woods
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Broadcast-quality audio for publishers and independent authors worldwide
Daniela is an Italian American audiobook narrator and actress based in London. Raised between Northern California and Italy, she grew up surrounded by the beautiful and the glamorous of Rome, producers, directors and artists.
After studying acting and spending years performing across theatre and live performance in Los Angeles and London, Daniela developed a performance background spanning theatre, cabaret, and immersive live performance, influences that continue to shape her psychologically intimate and atmospheric narration style.
In 2013, after auditioning for the RNIB in Soho, Daniela discovered audiobook narration, a medium that combined everything she loved most: character psychology, emotional intimacy, tension, atmosphere, and human complexity.
Today Daniela specializes in psychological suspense, thrillers, literary fiction, and emotionally driven contemporary fiction. She is particularly drawn to morally complicated characters and stories that explore the tension between vulnerability, damage, and survival.
With more than 275 audiobooks to her name, Daniela records from her professional home studio in the UK for publishers and independent authors worldwide.
When she’s not narrating, Daniela spends her days in her maximalist, colourful flat, surrounded by far too much Leopard Print Faux Fur and her chatty talking Bird Vlad, drinking copious amounts of espresso.
“My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud"
Henry Rollins
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Official website: www.danielaacitelli.com
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