An actress and creative entrepreneur who blends performance, mentorship, and strategy to support today’s multi-hyphenate performers.

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Artist. Coach. Educator. Built From Passion.

I’m Ashlee Espinosa — a professional actress, career coach, and former theatre professor passionate about helping performers build sustainable, purpose-driven careers. With a background in musical theatre, higher education, and digital entrepreneurship, I guide aspiring theatre practitioners with expert mentorship and life coaching to navigate the industry with clarity, confidence, and creative direction—both onstage and off.

Artistry. Strategy. Inspiration.

Bridging Performance, Strategy, and Career Growth

Explore the Craft. Expand Your Career.

Discover my work onstage and behind the scenes as an actress and a coach helping performers thrive.

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5 Things Every Musical Theatre Grad Needs to Know Now
5 Things Every Musical Theatre Grad Needs to Know Now

From campus to casting calls—this blog post shares 5 honest, actionable tips for musical theatre grads navigating the transition from training to career.

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Do You Really Need a Mic for Musical Theatre Self-Tapes?
Do You Really Need a Mic for Musical Theatre Self-Tapes?

Not sure if you need an external mic for your musical theatre self-tapes? In this post, I compare real audition clips with and without a mic so you can hear the difference—plus I share my go-to gear and setup tips.

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Will Joining Equity (AEA) Solve Your Audition Struggles?
Will Joining Equity (AEA) Solve Your Audition Struggles?

Is joining Equity the right next step? Here's what most performers don’t know about AEA membership, auditions, and why the card isn’t a magic solution.

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