Ashley Versher

Ashley Versher

Ashley Versher is a rising American actress, filmmaker, and writer, known for her versatile talents across various platforms. Born in San Francisco, California, she has established herself in the entertainment industry with her compelling performances and creative contributions behind the camera.Versher has appeared in a range of television series, including a recent role as Lena in Netflix's "Beauty in Black" (2024), where she played an assertive and justice-seeking attorney. Her television credits also include "Reasonable Doubt" (2022), "American Auto" (2021), and the Amazon Prime award-winning series "#LoveMyRoomie" (2016) where she was a series regular. Early in her career, she even had a role in an episode of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (1999).On the film front, Ashley Versher has garnered attention for her work in Jennifer Lopez's autobiographical film "This Is Me... Now" (2024), where she portrayed "The Idealist," one of Lopez's close friends. She is also set to star in Tyler Perry's upcoming Netflix thriller "STRAW" (2025) alongside Taraji P. Henson and Teyana Taylor.Beyond acting, Versher is an accomplished filmmaker. She made her debut as a writer, director, and lead actress with the short film "Brief Exchanges," which received critical acclaim and multiple awards on the 2023 film festival circuit. The film explores the microaggressions experienced by a Black woman navigating New York City. Ashley Versher is dedicated to supporting young filmmakers of color and actively collaborates with Made In Her Image, a nonprofit that empowers young women, girls, and non-binary youth of color in film and media. She is recognized for her strong work ethic, positive outlook, and commitment to impactful storytelling.

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