Ashlei Foushée

Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Ashlei Foushée has emerged as a versatile force in the entertainment world, calling Los Angeles her artistic home. From a foundation in classical ballet, including professional performances with the Moscow Ballet Theatre, she discovered her passion for the arts early on. Committed to arts education, Ashlei contributed to the St. Louis International Film Festival and served as a counselor for Washington University’s Diversity Arts Program, impacting the lives of underprivileged youth. Transitioning to Southern California, Ashlei earned her B.F.A. in Theatre Performance and a B.A. in Screenwriting from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Studies. Her academic journey, marked by Latin honors and recognition as an O.L. Halsell Scholar, included mentorship from Academy Award-winning producer Cathy Schulman. Post-graduation, Ashlei joined the nonprofit Kids In The Spotlight, contributing to film and arts education for foster children in Los Angeles. On the big screen, Ashlei's talent shines in award-winning films like Jinn (2018) and B*** Ass (2022), both celebrated at SXSW. In the television realm, she made her mark with recurring roles in HBO's Ballers (2019) and CBS's SWAT (2020). Expanding her portfolio, Ashlei takes center stage in the dark comedy A Little White Lie alongside Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, and Kate Hudson. Look out for her in the upcoming gritty drama On Fire, a project based on the true-life Paradise Fires, where she shares the screen with Peter Facinelli, Asher Angel, and Lance Henriksen. Ashlei Foushée's career epitomizes dedication to craft and a vibrant storytelling spirit across diverse mediums.