Ashley Jini Park is a renowned actress, distinguished by her numerous accolades including Grammy and Tony nominations. Born in Glendale, California, she spent her formative years in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she pursued her passion for the performing arts by graduating from the esteemed Musical Theatre program at The University of Michigan.
Following her Broadway debut in the iconic musical "Mamma Mia!", Ashley Jini Park went on to star as 'Tuptim' in the Tony-Award-winning Broadway revival of "The King And I" at New York's esteemed Lincoln Center, opposite the talented Ken Watanabe, Kelli O'Hara, and Conrad Ricamora.
Subsequently, she co-starred in the Broadway production of "Sunday In The Park With George", starring the versatile Jake Gyllenhaal, while concurrently filming the second season of the popular television series "Nightcap" on Pop TV, Lionsgate, and Dakota Pictures.
In 2018, Ashley Jini Park's remarkable talent and dedication earned her widespread recognition. She starred in the award-winning Off-Broadway production "KPOP", receiving the prestigious Lucille Lortel award for Lead Actress in a Musical. Additionally, she portrayed the iconic character 'Gretchen Wieners' in the highly anticipated Tina Fey musical "Mean Girls", based on the beloved feature film of the same name.
Her captivating performance as the insecure and endearing Gretchen garnered her a Tony nomination for Featured Actress in A Musical, a testament to her exceptional acting abilities and enduring impact on the world of musical theatre.
