Ashlei Lewis was born in Jackson, Mississippi to Teresa and Gregory Lewis. Her mother has Creole and Lousiane descents, while her father is of African American and Irish descents. In love with the idea of becoming an actress from the age of five, she was 12 before she took her first acting class, after being recommended by her counselor to help with her shyness. Ashlei then moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast and pursed many talents such as dance, drama classes, and singing in show choir. She hopes to pursue her acting and modeling dreams and inspire young African American girls that they can do anything they set their mind to. Ashlei is also a published writer and has published three books, "Unafraid to Soar" "Writings on the Wall" and "Come Forth devotional and curriculum to her health and wellness business, Abundntli uniVRcity" Show less «