NAVA sets 12-hour Day of Play livestream to spotlight voice actors and AI concerns

By AI, Created 5:07 AM UTC, June 04, 2026, /AGP/ – The National Association of Voice Actors Foundation will host a June 13 Twitch livestream to raise funds and attention for human voice performers in gaming. The event comes as NAVA says nearly 1 in 5 voice actors have already lost work to AI-generated voices.

Why it matters: - NAVA is using a gaming celebration to push for stronger support of human voice performers as AI-generated voices spread. - The event aims to raise funds and public attention for advocacy around responsible AI legislation and creative careers. - NAVA’s 2026 The State of Voiceover Survey found 21 percent of voice actors said they knowingly lost work to AI-generated voices, up 6 percent from 2025.

What happened: - The National Association of Voice Actors Foundation announced its Day of Play livestream for Saturday, June 13. - The event will run for 12 hours on Twitch, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT. - NAVA says the livestream will entertain, inform and inspire viewers while raising funds to protect human voices in gaming and beyond. - The public can attend on the NAVA Twitch channel: NAVA Twitch Channel. - Donations for the event can be made at Givebutter donation page.

The details: - The livestream will feature gaming creatives and voice actors behind major video game characters. - Scheduled guests include Erika Ishii, Anjali Bhimani, Craig Lee Thomas, Cissy Jones and Gabe Kunda. - Top Twitch streamers joining the event include Muyskerm, Ninjayla and Seapeekay. - NAVA says the event will spotlight performers, directors, engineers and other creative professionals who make video games. - Media interviews are available with Craig Lee Thomas, Erika Ishii and Cissy Jones through Matthew Parham at matthew@navavoices.org. - NAVA describes itself as a social impact nonprofit focused on advancing the voice acting industry through action, education, inclusion and benefits.

Between the lines: - The event blends fandom, fundraising and policy messaging, which gives NAVA a way to reach gamers while framing AI as a labor issue. - The survey numbers suggest the organization is trying to turn a growing industry concern into public pressure for protections. - By anchoring the campaign around well-known performers and streamers, NAVA is betting that creator visibility can translate into broader support.

What’s next: - NAVA will host the livestream on June 13 and use the event to drive donations and awareness. - The organization plans to keep its advocacy work focused on protecting voice actors as AI tools continue to evolve. - More information about NAVA is available at NAVA’s website.