Helping Artists Turn Passion Into Sustainable, Thriving Careers

Actress • Educator • Career Coach

Hi, I’m Ashlee Espinosa — an actress, career coach, and educator passionate about helping artists create sustainable, fulfilling lives both onstage and beyond.

With a background spanning performance, mentorship, and higher education, I work with performers, programs, and institutions to bridge the gap between artistic passion and real-world career success.

Whether you’re here to connect with my work as a performer, explore private coaching, or bring inspiring workshops to your program or event, I’m so glad you’re here.

Explore My Work

  • Performer

    Experience Ashlee’s work as a stage and screen performer, bringing stories to life with heart and authenticity.

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  • Career Coaching

    Personalized coaching to help performers navigate next steps with clarity, creativity, and sustainable strategy.

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  • Workshops + Resources

    Workshops, speaking engagements, and resources designed to inspire the next generation of artists.

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Artistry. Strategy. Inspiration.

Combining creative artistry with personalized career mentorship for performers.

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Real Stories. Real Results.

  • "Ashlee has helped me regain confidence in who I am as a performer, and has guided me to have a more professional career path."

    Katherine Tracy

    Singer, Actor, Dancer [Sacramento]

  • "I don’t dwell on missed jobs any more and definitely not missed opportunities because I rarely let those go by now!"

    Lindsey ME Newton

    Actress + Model [NYC]

  • "Seeing you work with others has helped to give me strategies to fight my own anxieties."

    Vanessa Evans

    Actor, Singer, Director [LA]

  • “Working with Ashlee is like enjoying a sunbath, with all the wisdom and positive energy naturally pouring on you. She listens, communicates, and gives you all that she has to help you succeed.”

    Leo Chang

    Actor + Educator [NYC]

  • "Ashlee meets you where you are at with no judgement and only respect."

    April Audia

    Actress [LA + NYC]

  • "The greatest value that I've learned is literally the single mantra of done is better than perfect, it's changed everything for me."

    Eliana Damaska

    Performer [Maryland]

  • "One of the most compassionate and informative artists I have ever had the pleasure of working with."

    Lyndsee Bell

    Actor, Singer, Vocal Coach [Boston]

  • "I look up to her as a fellow educator as she has shown me class after class how much she cares for her students."

    Ana Belén Croston

    Performer, Professor, Artist [Panama]

  • "I feel as though I am starting to really understand my own worth and build up my confidence."

    Kenedi Chriski

    Actor, Singer, Writer + Producer [NYC]

  • "Ashlee is the coach I never thought I needed. I am so thankful for her patience, motivation, and guidance."

    Estevan Luis Hernandez

    Actor + Singer [LA]

  • I was confused, unaware, and unorganized in this field and 2 weeks into the course I had 7 auditions from having nothing.

    Ana Karla

    Singer + Actress [LA]

  • Ashlee is incredibly knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and kind. She helped me realize and project not only the artist that I am, but also the artist that I want to be.

    Vinh G. Nguyen

    Director, Actor, Playwright, Educator [San Francisco]

Ready to Create a Career and a Life You’re Excited About?

Whether you're taking your first steps or looking to expand what's possible, I'm here to support your journey.