Ashley was born and raised in the Bay Area and began training in dance, voice, and acting at an early age. She eventually pursued a professional career in the arts after graduating from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy with a BFA in Musical Theatre and has been a member of Actor’s Equity Association for over 15 years. As a performer, her credits include work in regional theatre, commercials, as well as for events with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Apple, Genentech, Miss America, and Danskin. She recently originated the role of Edna Louise in the world premiere of Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical. Ashley has choreographed and instructed students of all ages for the past 20 years, and is so proud to have been able to call The Ballet School home since 2018.