Ashley Nicole Baptiste

As an actor I have had the opportunity to use my artistic talents through Theater, Television and Film. I am now working on using my creative talents in new creative directions to help produce, and create space for stories that are under-represented. It was during my work on the production of HANDS UP in Portland, Oregon that helped inspire me to expand my voice as an artist and activist. I am excited and appreciative for the opportunity to do some meaningful work , and continue to lay a foundation for social justice through the arts. Having the opportunity to work in two August Wilson plays, Jitney & Seven Guitars, helped influence my inspiration to mix arts with activism which later led to the immeasurable opportunity to work with Anna Deavere Smith on her HBO special, Notes From The Field.

I am a recent graduate from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts M.F.A Acting program (2020), and I spent six month training/performing at Shakespeare's Globe in London. While transitioning after my studies, I have had the opportunity to work in diverse communities as a Teaching Artist at MAST High School in Queens,  RSAC in New Brunswick and Greenville Stories with JCTC. Nothing excites me more lately than helping build the confidence of young students through the performing arts. I have been blessed enough to continue to teach online acting classes through high schools and non-profit organization. I am happy to work with new students in the future, and help them learn how to be confident speaking in front of people (online or in person).