Shelley Calene-Black is an American voice actress known for her extensive work in English-language dubs of Japanese anime series and films. Based in Texas, she has built a career spanning several decades, contributing her voice to a wide array of characters across multiple production studios, including ADV Films, Funimation, and Sentai Filmworks.

Before entering voice acting, Calene-Back studied theatre at the University of Houston and gained experience performing on stage in New York City. Upon returning to Houston, she continued her theatrical work with local companies such as the Alley Theatre and Stages Repertory Theatre, a background in live performance that underpins her vocal work in animation. In addition to her on-screen roles, she is also known in the industry to occasionally use the pseudonym Eileen Dover for certain credits.

Calene-Black has portrayed a multitude of characters, demonstrating a broad range from protagonists and heroines to more nuanced supporting roles. One of her most recognized and enduring roles is that of Ais Wallenstein, the "Sword Princess," in the popular fantasy series Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? and its spin-off, Sword Oratoria: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side. This character highlights her ability to convey stoic strength and quiet determination. Another significant role is Lyza, the legendary "Annihilator" and mother of the protagonist, in the critically acclaimed series Made in Abyss, for which she also provided narration. Her filmography includes a variety of other notable performances, such as the powerful adventurer Najenda in Akame ga Kill!, the calm and collected Rei Wakana (LAYER) in BanG Dream!, the mischievous Seiko Yoshida in The Demon Girl Next Door, and the firm yet caring Ayano Iida in The Pet Girl of Sakurasou.

Her career also features several prominent leading roles that have cemented her place in the industry. She voiced the stoic and skilled assassin Mireille Bouquet in the influential series Noir, a performance that remains a fan favorite. She is also known for bringing to life the overconfident and energetic Medaka Kurokami in Medaka Box, the complex and ruthless Hamyuts Meseta in The Book of Bantorra, and the lively Kyou Fujibayashi in the emotional drama Clannad. Other key roles include the undead princess Hime in Princess Resurrection, the powerful warlord Nobunaga Oda in Battle Girls: Time Paradox, the gentle gem Rutile in Land of the Lustrous, and a variety of characters in long-running franchises like Gintama and Saiyuki. Her work extends to video game adaptations as well, such as her role as Scherazard Harvey in The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky.

Throughout her career, Calene-Black has frequently collaborated with other prominent figures in the Texas voice acting community and has worked under the direction of voice directors like Emily Neves, as seen in productions such as WATAMOTE. Her contributions to anime have made her a well-known and respected figure at conventions and among fans of English-dubbed anime.