Ashley Laverne Jackson

Ashley Laverne Jackson is an actress, writer, and producer, best known for her role as "Niyah" in the Netflix Original, "Beats (2019)." Shaped by a lifetime of political proximity, Ashley is developing a political drama as a First Up Fellow under showrunner Prentice Penny's A Penny for Your Thoughts banner. Through her production company and impact work, she champions projects that advance equity, expand educational access, and center the voices of women and girls.