Ashley is a performer and creative based in Chicago, Illinois.
Ashley was born and raised in the Chicagoland area. Early on, she had access to different opportunities, resources, and teachers that inspired her to pursue her interest in the Arts.
They started with a focus on acting and continued to grow that passion at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York. They graduated from their two-year conservatory program in a year and a half. Additionally, while studying at AMDA, she worked in their costume shop. This developed her love for sewing and costume design, working on the bigger picture.
Ashley lived in New York for four lovely years and grew as an artist tenfold during that time. Continuing to work on the wardrobe crew for different productions, acting in various short films and plays, as well as developing and performing as her drag persona “Reya Sunshine”.
In 2020, Ashley relocated back to the Chicagoland area and soon after began working in the Chicago theatre scene. Ashley has continued to work in multiple areas of costuming (design, wardrobe, wigs, etc.). Building her skills and storytelling every way they know how.