Actress Writer Filmmaker
Ashlei Shyne is an LA based comedy writer, actress and filmmaker from Dayton, Ohio. One of her most notable performances includes portraying the iconic Josephine Baker in the critically acclaimed, Daytime Emmy-winning sketch comedy series “The Book of Queer.” As a writer, Ashlei is deeply passionate about exploring themes that celebrate love, Black women, and the LGBTQ+ community. Her commitment to character-driven storytelling reflects her desire to create meaningful and relatable narratives that uplift diverse voices.