Ashley Jackson

Ashley Jackson is a multi-talented actress and writer. Her most recent feature film debut, “BLAST BEAT,” premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2020.

Influenced by her politically active parents, Ashley's upbringing afforded her experiences that enhance her storytelling abilities. Her interests in gender equality, education, and civil rights inform her most-recent writings.

In August 2020, Ashley earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Film (African American Narratives in Cinema and Television) with an emphasis in Screenwriting at Spelman College -- under the advisement of Julie Dash and Elyce Strong-Mann. Ashley graduated
as a "Top Ten" graduate with Summa Cum Laude Latin Honors.

Selected Credits: A Kid Called Mayonnaise (Amazon), BEATS (Netflix), BLAST BEAT (Macro Entertainment)