Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Ashley Shukman started her dance training at 11 at the Los Angeles Ballet Academy under the direction of Andrea Paris-Gutierrez. In 2023, she graduated magna cum laude from Fordham/Ailey BFA Program, double majoring in Dance and New Media and Digital Design. Ashley is currently a freelancer in Los Angeles, California. She has danced with The Realm Company, Universal Studios Hollywood, Keshet Chaim Dance Company, and Stephanie Mizrahi's original production Vulgar. Additionally, Ashley works at The Ballet Agency as a casting producer and artist manager. She looks forward to performing and creating inclusive dance experiences that invite everyone to engage with and enjoy the art form