Sue Zizza, Producer / Director. Owner SueMedia Productions and partner in Radio Waves Studios

Sue is an award-winning audio producer / director whose work includes radio plays, podcasts, and audiobooks that often feature ensemble casts and immersive sound design.

A Transmedia Storyteller, Sue finds inspiration for productions from original audio scripts as well as the stage and novels.

In 2021 she was named the Norman Corwin Award Winner for Excellence in Audio Theatre, and has been awarded two Audies; two Gracies; a Gabriel; three Wilbur Awards; a Bronze NY Festivals, a Golden Reel, and numerous Communicator awards.

Among her favorite productions:

· Episode 1 of 'Day by Day,' was featured in the 2024 Miami Webfest (Winner Best Drama Script); NJ Webfest (nominated for Best Drama); and Baltimore Webfest (Winner Best Drama). The program features 10 actors and full sound design.

· Curveballs Pilot was featured at 2024 NJ Webfest (won for Lead Actress); and Baltimore Webfest (Winner Best Comedy). The program features 12 actors and full sound design. ‘Presence, the Play,’ a 9.5 hour audiobook featuring 20 actors. Won 2022 “Media Ecology Award” from

· ‘Mason and Milo: A Journey Through the Stars,’ featuring a 9 year-old actor.

· ‘The Lessons They Learn’ A storytelling project in celebration of the UN’s World Radio Day Spring 2021. This was a joint production of students at New York University and Hofstra University that shared stories of diversity and inclusion.

Sue began her career specializing in manual SFX and Foley. She is a long-time member of the adjunct faculty at NYU's Film School where she teaches audio recording and sound design.