Ashley J. Mandanas

Ashley (also AJ) is an Oklahoman non-binary actor, singer, dancer, and creator. They began training as a classical soprano when they were 7 years old. They competed in pageants and became featured in a BBC documentary called "My Life as a Child" at age 11, due to their prodigious Operatic singing voice at such a young age. Joining a local agency at age 12, they've worked in film, in commercials, and on stage professionally for over two decades now. They have devised, written, composed, directed, and produced their own films, and even co-hosted a podcast called The Voice of the Artist. In May of 2018, they graduated with a BFA in musical theatre from the University of Oklahoma. They've lived all around the globe, but have chosen to keep Oklahoma a home based. They are a certified yoga teacher, aerialist dancer, avid performance artist, and continue to act professionally in films and on stage.