Character Spotlight #14-Muria Siarkiewicz

Meet Muria Siarkiewicz

Muria Siarkiewicz is a civilian encountered in the GalBank lobby in the Commercial District of New Atlantis. Muria is characterized by her quirky wit and sharp remarks, making her stand out from the many background NPCs of New Atlantis. Unlike most civilians who blend into the city’s chatter, Muria’s dialogue is distinctive enough that players often remember her after only a single encounter. Her tone suggests a mix of sarcasm, honesty, and everyday resilience, embodying the civilian life of the Settled Systems.

Meet Ell Lee, voice actor for Muria.

Ell, also known professionally as Ell Lee, is a non-binary, biracial performer whose work spans voice acting, opera, on-screen performance, and modeling. Based in Los Angeles, Ell embodies the modern multi-disciplinary artist-equally at home in a recording booth, on stage, or in front of the camera.

Born with a natural gift for music, Ell trained as a classically operatic soprano. Their voice, described as both powerful and angelic, soon became a defining aspect of their artistry. This musical foundation led to numerous opportunities in performance, from Pacific Opera Project productions to guest appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. In 2019, Ell released an original song, La Pucelle d’Orléans, further showcasing their range as a lyric artist.

Ell’s passion for performance extended far beyond music. They became one of the first recipients of the Haruo Nakajima Action Actor Scholarship at Mind’s Eye Tribe, studying motion capture, creature performance, and action acting. This training bridged the gap between traditional performance and cutting-edge digital artistry, preparing Ell for roles in video games and film.

As a voice actor, Ell has brought life to a diverse array of characters. In Bethesda’s Starfield, they portray Muria Siarkiewicz, a minor NPC who nevertheless captured the affection of players with her wit and distinctive presence. Ell also voices Solane Cao in Fallout 76, adding to their growing reputation within beloved gaming franchises. Their credits extend into other mediums, including dubbing roles for Godzilla Minus One and Pachinko, as well as voice work in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Ell’s acting career has also taken them to the screen. They have appeared in shows such as General Hospital and The L Word: Generation Q, as well as YouTube Originals’ Escape the Night. Their theatrical work includes appearances in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Titus Andronicus at Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival, and productions at Playhouse West. In addition to acting and singing, Ell has worked as a model, appearing on Lifetime’s Glam Masters, where they modeled a winning look. Their presence in international modeling media further reflects their adaptability as an artist.

Outside of their professional work, Ell describes themselves as an “old soul with a childlike curiosity.” They are a proud enthusiast of science fiction and fantasy, fluent in musical instruments such as piano and violin, and a lover of languages and literature in all forms. In their personal life, Ell enjoys gaming, reading, and spending time with their pets.

Ell continues to expand their creative horizons, embodying versatility in every artistic medium they pursue. From the opera stage to digital performance capture, and from voice acting to modeling, they represent a new generation of artists whose careers refuse to be confined to a single label.