Erica Chantal Ash (September 19, 1977 – July 28, 2024) was an American actress, comedian, singer, and model.

[3] Ash planned on becoming a doctor, graduating from Emory University, in Atlanta with a degree in pre-medicine, and prepared to attend medical school.

[4] However, after a trip to Japan, where she became a backup singer and a runway model, Ash decided to pursue a career in entertainment.

[6] Ash joined the cast of MADtv in 2008 as a feature performer for the 14th season, along with Matt Braunger, Eric Price, and Lauren Pritchard.

[7] She became the fifth African-American female cast member in the show's history (Debra Wilson, Daniele Gaither, Nicole Randall Johnson, and Daheli Hall were the first four).