Bio:

Best known for originating the role of Jessica in the groundbreaking Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio, New York native Ashley Wool has established herself as a uniquely vibrant and dynamic storyteller, and one of the entertainment industry's leading voices in autistic advocacy.

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In addition to her extensive musical theatre career, Ashley is also a prolific cabaret performer. Her one-woman show, The Broadway Era, premiered at St. Luke's Theatre and the Laurie Beechman in 2025 and garnered two BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award nominations. Her well-honed theatrical instincts also inform her work as a pop-rock singer/songwriter; she currently has three singles out on all streaming platforms, with more original music upcoming in 2026.