Babs Chula was an American-born Canadian actress recognized for her work in both live-action and voice-over roles, particularly within the Vancouver-based animation industry. Born Barbara Ellen Zuckerman on March 22, 1946, or 1947, in Springfield, Massachusetts, she began her career as a folk singer after studying at the California Institute of the Arts. She later relocated to British Columbia, Canada, where she established a long-running career in film, television, and voice acting under the stage name Babs or Babz Chula.

Her voice acting career was most active during the late 1980s and 1990s, contributing to numerous animated series that were dubbed or produced in Canada. One of her notable credits from this period is the animated series Funky Fables, which aired from 1988 to 1990. In this show, she provided voices for multiple characters, including Aunt Polly, the Stepmother, and a character named Babette. This practice of voicing several roles in a single series was common in the industry and showcased her versatility.

Chula's broader voice acting filmography includes roles in a range of other animated productions. Her credits include the series Action Man, Madeline, Double Dragon, and The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog. She also lent her voice to shows such as G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, and Captain N: The Game Master. In the 1995 series Littlest Pet Shop, she voiced the character Chloe. While primarily known for her on-screen acting, her voice work contributed to the landscape of children's entertainment during the era.

Throughout her career in Vancouver, Chula frequently collaborated with a consistent circle of fellow voice actors who were also foundational to the city's animation scene. Her frequent co-stars included Gary Chalk, Jay Brazeau, Jerry Wasserman, Alvin Sanders, and Venus Terzo, among others. These collaborations were a hallmark of the tight-knit community of performers who provided voices for a vast number of animated series produced in western Canada during that time.

In addition to her extensive acting work, Chula's legacy includes her advocacy for artists facing health crises. Following her own prolonged battle with cancer, she inspired the creation of the Babz Chula Lifeline for Artists Society, a charitable organization established to provide financial assistance to artists in need of medical support. Babs Chula passed away on May 7, 2010, leaving behind a substantial body of work in both live-action and animated productions.