About Me

At the center of everything I do are two wildly curious, endlessly creative little humans—my sons.

Being their mom is the greatest gift of my life.

Whether we’re in the rainforest greens of the Dominican Republic or the misty blue hues of Seattle, my goal is the same: to show them there’s still so much beauty, joy, and light in the world.

I try to show them that, every day.

Sometimes that’s paddleboarding at sunrise. Sometimes it’s dancing with kids at a TurnUps show, teaching performance at SOMOS, or just being still—laughing, listening, being.

My husband and I have lived in Cabarete, on the north coast of the DR, for five years now. We teach. We create. We perform together as The TurnUps, a hip hop duo for kids that brings joy wherever we go.

I’ve been a full-time voice actor since 2008, and behind the mic even longer. Music and performance has always been my compass.

What makes me tick is helping others see the light in themselves—by sharing mine.

Whether I’m in the booth, on stage, or with my boys, it’s all the same calling.

Right now, we’re spending a year in Seattle, soaking up time with my parents, sister, and nephews.

Because that’s the real reason I do what I do.

To be present. With the people I love. And to create moments worth remembering—one voice, one song, one story at a time.

Naomi McKell with her two young sons smiling and posing together near a banana plant in front of Vagamundo in Cabarete, Dominican Republic.
Naomi McKell and her husband taking a selfie at a poolside venue, with umbrellas, string lights, and illuminated water features.
Naomi McKell and her husband wearing large costume Turn Ups (turnip) hats made of paper and tulle, both giving a thumbs-up, before a Turn Ups music show for kids ages 12 and under.
Naomi McKell sitting on a paddleboard in clear green water, near La Boca, in Cabarete, holding a paddle, with lush green trees in the background.
Naomi's two sons standing on a dirt path near the caves in the Callejon de la Loma, surrounded by dense green foliage, one with a serious expression and the other playfully leaning, in a lush outdoor setting.
Three children and one woman outdoors, wearing mushroom-shaped hats and colorful clothing, posing with arms outstretched and smiling.
Poster advertising Kids Night at El Parq, a food park in Encuentro, on October 4, 2024, from 6 PM to 8 PM. Features live interactive performances and dancing for kids. Includes animated characters with vegetable features.
Children watching a lively performance with two actors wearing large purple hats, one with sunglasses, under a wooden pavilion.

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