Rissa Montanez is a Chicago-based voiceover artist and on-screen actor, writer, and showrunner specializing in horror, sci-fi, and character-driven audio storytelling. She is the showrunner of The Dead, an anthology series developed under the George A. Romero Foundation in partnership with Cineverse and Bloody Disgusting.

Her voice work spans acclaimed productions across Bloody Disgusting’s podcast network, BloodyFM, including SCP Archives, Mayfair Watcher’s Society, The Hotel, and The Dead. She is also part of the storytelling team as a narrator for Creepy Podcast.

With a background in project management, team leadership, and corporate-level operations, Rissa brings discipline, clarity, and reliability to every collaboration, grounded in a human-first approach that values both the work and the people behind it.

Experienced in production, casting, and direction, she delivers performances that are grounded, emotionally rich, and deeply intentional. Her work balances calm authority with nuance and control, bringing each character fully to life. Rissa’s acting ethos centers on creating memorable, immersive experiences that draw audiences deeper into the story and leaves a lasting impression.