Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000
Travels From:
LAX - Los Angeles (All Airports)
Primary Topic Category:
African American & Black
Secondary Topic Category:
Comedy and Entertainment
Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins is an actress, singer, and producer who currently stars in the critically acclaimed Netflix Original Series, DEAR WHITE PEOPLE. A force of talent on screen, Featherson brings that same level of passion and energy to her off-screen messages of empowerment, hard work, and self-discovery, and acceptance. Though she notes that positivity does not come easily, especially as a black actress, Ashley's positivity is infectious and is felt in every interaction with her.
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