Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins (née Featherson; born December 4, 1987)[2] is an American actress.

[5] When she was 14 she began to perform at the Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C. and studied under costume designer Reggie Ray.

[3] Featherson attended Howard University and graduated from the Fine Arts department, where she majored in musical theater.

[8][9] Featherson also appeared in the re-creation of the photograph "A Great Day in Harlem", organized by Netflix's Strong Black Lead initiative.

[11] She also helped develop a three-piece collection for dark skinned women with Mented Cosmetics.