Alethea Spencer is a Los Angeles- based makeup artist from Richmond, Virginia. Growing up immersed in both the fine and performing arts, Alethea has an extensive background in film production, makeup, studio art, photography, and video/digital media. She began experimenting with character makeup during high school theater productions and continued studying character and effects makeup while also completing her Bachelor of Arts with the School for Media Arts and Design at James Madison University. In 2016, Alethea placed in the Top 20 for the NYX Face Awards, an annual international makeup competition sponsored by L'Oréal & NYX Cosmetics. Alethea has experience on both union and non-union sets with roles ranging from background day-player to department head and key makeup artist. She is also an experienced makeup and art educator. Today, Alethea is an active makeup artist, producer, art director, and actress in Los Angeles.