Cheryl Ottenritter

Cheryl Ottenritter is an immersive sound designer and mixer who brings stories to life through the power of sound across a wide range of media platforms, both traditional and non-traditional. She is deeply dedicated to pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology while fostering meaningful collaborations.

In 2007, Cheryl established Ott House Audio, a woman-owned enterprise renowned for delivering top-tier creative audio with an unwavering dedication to their partners.

With a decade-plus of expertise in the museum space, Cheryl and her team craft captivating, immersive experiences and one-of-a-kind sound installations. Notably, her work was key to successfully launching the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Collaborations with esteemed entities like the National Park Service, The Yorktown Revolutionary War Museum, the Harry Potter Experience, and Atlanta’s Cyclorama have left an indelible mark. We take great pride in our involvement in several presidential libraries, including Mount Vernon, The Nixon Library & Birthplace, The Andrew Jackson House, and The LBJ Presidential Library. Our commitment to excellence continues with current projects, including some thrilling permanent installations that we eagerly anticipate unveiling.

Cheryl and the team at Ott House have been recognized with awards, including projects such as The Laws of The Lizard, The River And The Wall, Hidden Pacific, and PBS’ Human Footprint. In 2024, Cheryl has mixed feature documentaries such as The Good Wolf, Rise Above: The Story of Carl Jackson, and Public Defender. Our client roster boasts industry giants such as National Geographic, Wondery, Google, Discovery, TVOne, and the Smithsonian Channel.

Cheryl lives in Kensington, Maryland, and enjoys reading, playing piano, walking her dog Otis, and listening to live music.