Ashley Marie Talarico

As an aspiring Actress and Singer/Songwriter, Ashley Talarico is determined to make herself known. Brought up in an Italian family just outside of Philadelphia, her childhood consisted of many social gatherings and family events. Finding it hard to fit in with any particular crowd, Ashley surrounded herself with a diverse range of friends, which was later reflected in her varied taste in music and movies. Although an ever lingering stage fright hindered her from participating in Choir or School Plays, Ashley longed to someday be in the spotlight. Her first step into the acting world was in the short film "Altarboy". At the age of 12 she found it exhilarating to be on set. In her second role as Jennifer in the feature film "The Shore", Ashley had the opportunity to work with a range of well known and sought out actors such as Isabella Miko, Leslie Ann Warren and Ben Gazzara. This experience further developed her passion for acting. Though she majored in Business Management, Ashley found herself spending much of her free time singing and writing for pleasure. From short stories and screen plays to poems and song lyrics, this young mind has utilized her personal experiences and perspective on life to fuel her artistic abilities. She attributes her vocal talents to her Grandfather, who sang Italian Opera on the radio in the late 1960's through the early 1970's. Ashley has also taken to acoustic guitar with inspiration from artists such as Liz Phair, Colbie Caillat and Taylor Swift.