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Playback Theatre Show! – Thursday, May 14th (Milwaukee, WI)

Watch your memories come to life before your eyes through IMPROV WORD, MOVEMENT, MUSIC … and MAGIC!

In Playback Theatre, an audience member tells a true-life story and then watches as Playback players re-enact the story on the spot. The stories may be funny or tragic or anything in between, with the intention always to honor the storyteller.

My twin sister, Erin, is a part of this awesome company and I’ve had the privilege to attend several of their events. Their performances are always heartfelt, thought-provoking & entertaining. Please support this talented group of people!

You Say It, We Play It! Your Story, Our Gift!

Playback Milwaukee Theatre Company

Weaving Our Stories into Community

Thursday, May 14^th, 2015

7PM | Walkers Point Center for the Arts

839 S. 5^th Street Milwaukee, WI 53205

FREE Admission

Donations Accepted!

[email protected] or Call (414) 975-7392

LIKE their Facebook page at -> Facebook.com/PlaybackMilwaukee

Wishing You Guys A Great Show!!! Xoxo

–AshleYYY

#TeamAshleYYY

AshleYYY Diaries: My Fabulous Finalist Week! (Atlanta Hawks Cheerleaders)

June 23, 2014 by AshleYYY

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Happy Monday World! Need a good laugh? Watch my reaction to the Atlanta Hawks Cheerleaders team announcement! Lol I also share my personal experiences as a Fabulous Finalist, the importance of believing in yourself, sharpening your skills & doing job research. Hopefully this helps motivate someone out there 🙂

Finally, my first VLOG guys! lol I’ve been meaning to start doing these. So I need you to watch, subscribe, share, like & comment…all that good stuff. Thank You for your support & prayers this past month. I Love You All & thanks for watching 🙂

God Bless,

-AshleYYY

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Rhema’LEE Dance Academy’s Summer Camp – Registration Open NOW!

June 18, 2014 by AshleYYY

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ATTENTION! Are you & your family ready for the summer? Does your child love to learn? Love to dance? If you all are in the Milwaukee area or will be this summer, be sure to enroll your child in Rhema’LEE Dance Academy’s Summer Camp!

I’ve had the opportunity to work personally with Rhema & see her perform many times – she is one talented individual! Rhema is definitely a well-rounded dancer/choreographer, with lots of experience under her belt. Her energy on the dance floor is outstanding & she’s a pleasure to work with!

“Everyone please SHARE! I, Rhema’Love, along with other great choreographers will be bringing to you this great Summer Camp hosted by Rhema’LEE Dance Academy. Your child will be SURE to have a blast and leave a better person. This will benefit someone on your friends list, so SHARE SHARE SHARE!! Thanks in advance!” ~Rhema’LEE

You can expect Hip Hop, Yoga, African, Arts & Crafts, and more! Your child will receive a summer camp T-shirt & even be featured in a music video!

Each camp session is from 8AM-3PM

Ages 4-10 – July 7-July 17^th | Ages 11-17 – July 21-31^st

$175 Full Camp | $90/week

Rhema’LEE Dance Academy | 5909 W. North Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53208 414-763-6226 | www.rhemaleedance.com

HURRY! There is a limited amount of space. Enroll your child today!

Please be sure to pass this info along to others who may be interested! And also check out Rhema’LEE Dance Academy for your personal dance/fitness needs HERE! 🙂

~AshleYYY

ReVamped Dance Company Performing TONIGHT!

April 4, 2014 by AshleYYY

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WANT TO SEE A HYPE SHOW FULL OF JAW DROPPING DANCERS? (Yes!) TONIGHT? (Yes! Where?!)

HYPE DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS:

RAW Spring Showcase

Friday, April 4, 2014| 7 PM |FREE!

Marquette University | 1442 W. Wisconsn Ave. Milwaukee, WI

*Marquette Place – Alumni Memorial Union*

ReVamped Dance Company & many other hot dance crews from Milwaukee will be performing tonight! ReVamped (formerly known as Remix) is under the direction of Richard “Buda” Brasfield. I met Buda when I joined Remix Dance Co. in 2011. Buda and many of the dancers later became my back up dancers & singers when I started singing professionally. Euphoria Dance Studio (formerly known as Freestyle Dance Studio) is my dance home. Anybody a part of these groups knows how much we support one another. So I had to help spread the word about tonight’s show. I haven’t had the privilege of seeing his NEW group perform yet, BUT I know anything Buda puts his touch on is HOTT! He never seizes to amaze me with his choreography, performance ability, energy & PASSION! Please support my fellow dancers tonight if you are in the Milwaukee area. I wish I could be there to see my city get down tonight! Wishing Hype & everybody performing a great show! Always thinking of ya’ll & wishing you guys the best & much success…Keep learning, teaching, growing, & performing! Much LOVE! XOXO #MKE

~AshleYYY

For more information about ReVamped, please visit their website here & read their bio below! LIKE their page & join the Milwaukee Dance Community group on Facebook for more events & opportunities!

ReMix Dance Company was founded in February of 2006. We are a hip hop based dance company aspiring to share our work by taking and seeking any opportunities possible. The company has also hosted multiple workshops within the Milwaukee dance community. ReMix is consisted of multicultural, disciplined, and aged members that aim to inspire the public through their movement partnered by music. This has led the company to establish their name within Milwaukee’s dance community. ReMix has had opportunities to perform throughout their home base Milwaukee, Wisconsin along with traveling to other cities within the Midwest. Some opportunities include opening for, “Dance2XS Chicago,” for their 2008 Summer Series at Danceworks Inc., Fashion Revolution’s opening act for numerous years, performing at Monsters of Hip Hop Chicago Showcase, participating in a flash mob for Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s clothing line with Kohl’s Corporation, Danceworks Inc. “Ignite,” in July 2013 hip hop showcase. Since ReMix has been established, the company has been very dedicated to performing their work. In 2013, the company took a hiatus to change the vision for the company and by February 2014 they started rehearsing again under new artistic director, Richard Brasfield and a new name “ReMix-Revamped.” Under his direction he plans to continue to keep the company performing as well as competing. Since coming out of hiatus, the company has booked multiple performances alongside of producing their own evening length show very soon!!!!….Stay tuned for more details. ~

6 Things You Didn’t Know About My American Idol Journey!

March 19, 2014 by AshleYYY

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Hey guys! I thought it would be cool to share some of my AI highlights, PLUS photos from each audition round! Check it out below…

1. My friends & family came to support me at the auditions. My cousins even made me my very first poster 🙂 hehee!

2. I was given a camcorder to record my journey. Since I auditioned in Atlanta, it was very important for me to get some footage of my family in Milwaukee. I still would’ve been representing my hometown – and I wouldn’t have it any other way 🙂

3. We recorded a video chat with my family & I – smart idea Ed! Brought us all together to catch up and it was so fun to see everyone on one couch. 🙂 It’s been a minute since I’ve been back home to visit.

4. I got to do interviews, tell my story, and convince the producers that I’m the FULL PACKAGE baby! Lol and just why I’m “marketable” 😉 I even had to dance a few times too!

5. I got to see JLO in person!!!!!!!!!!!! Ah!

6. I thought the judges were pretty honest! I appreciated their constructive criticism.

MORE PHOTOS BELOW! [Captions go counterclockwise]…

First audition – purple lip & fro! | Day 2 – Bring the family! My cousins Nikki & Tierra | Day 3 – Ed & I (Celeb judge day)

Ed & I posted by the Idol props | Carrie Underwood & I! lol There were pics of all the AI winners scattered throughout the waiting room. (It was only right for me to take a pic with the artist of my cover song choice :))

Waiting in line – Interview Day!

I’ll continue to share my experience with you all – “American Idol – My Journey, My Story” is coming next! Until then, watch my first AI blog [VIDEO] here!

~AshleYYY

My NEW Music Video “Find Me” [VIDEO]

November 25, 2013 by AshleYYY

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It’s finally here! The official music video for my latest single, FIND ME! Last night at AshleYYY Unplugged 3, we opened up the show with the premiere of the video. Immediately following, I performed the song live! (Unplugged footage coming soon too!)

“Find Me” was directed by Edward Griffin and shot by my amazing videographer, Curtis M Designs. <–Please check out his work & support! He’s so versatile, fun to work with & continues to blow me away each video after the next!

We filmed this one in my hometown, Milwaukee, WI. I was SO happy to have my dancers on board for another dance piece! Virgillette, Jasmine, Rhema, Kenitra (aka NuNu), LaBella, & Rasheeda!!!!!! Love these ladies, please check them out as well – all phenomenal women who are serious about their crafts!

I have to say this is one of my FAVORITE videos so far – I think we really captured my stage show with this one. The dancing is more intricate & all of us were just givin’ it honey! Lol Sexy & Fierce! Watch below & tell me what you think 😉

~AshleYYY

AshleYYY – “Find Me” [Official Music Video]

Here’s My NEW Single “Find Me”

September 3, 2013 by AshleYYY

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YouTube, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram aren’t the only places you can find ME! lol In this song I’m just telling it like it is: What it is I DO and what I DON’T like.

The track starts out strong with loud trumpets and as soon as the beat drops, you just gotta move to it! My voice has a combination of rasp & sultriness to it. My sassy attitude & vocals gradually build up throughout the song – but what’s new? Lol

“Find Me” is the fourth single off Triple Threat. The cover of the single shows me just being goofy on set of the video. I’m rocking some AshleYYY apparel with my Energee! Dance Team gear, while throwing my fingers up! “Threes up, Mil-town down!” lol I know y’all remember that haha!

Hott new music video coming soon…Until then, take a listen! But put on your dancing shoes before you press play! 😉 and tell me (or show me) what YOU think! 🙂

~AshleYYY

Click the links below to purchase Find Me:

iTunes

Google Play

Amazon

Juneteenth Performance Update – Milwaukee, WI.

July 12, 2013 by AshleYYY

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OMG I had a BLAST at Milwaukee’s 42nd Annual Juneteenth Day Celebration! I have never felt so alive & in control. Praise God to be able to do what I love full-time! Lol Milwaukee is my hometown, and this was the first performance I’ve done there since the move to Atlanta. It was a great feeling to be in front of my people – I felt the love. The crowd’s energy was crazy! 🙂

Big shout out to my dancers who came thru and killed it! Virgillette, Alesha, Rhema & Destiny – You ladies WeRkEd! Loved the attitude!

Pacino! – Thank You for ALWAYS coming thru and performing this song with me. ‘Fade Away’ is definitely a fan favorite and it’s one song I love to perform for family/community events like this one. It needs to be heard!!

All those who make Juneteenth possible every year, Jammin 98.3, & Milwaukee, WI for always supporting me & giving me a stage to showcase my talent – I appreciate you guys. I felt so embraced. Thank You to all of my supporters – it was SO good to connect with you guys! So many smiling faces! 🙂 🙂 🙂

I performed music from my last album: Won’t Stop 4 Nuthin’ (‘Hiccup’ & ‘Fade Away’), my current project: Triple Threat (‘Make Me Real Bad’ & ‘Rock The Mic’), along with some fun cover songs!

Footage from the Juneteenth show coming soon!

Until next time…Take care, MUAH!

~AshleYYY

Cover Art & Tracklisting For My New EP “Triple Threat: Songwriter”

April 6, 2013 by AshleYYY Music

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UPBEAT! COCKY. ROUGH-

INNOCENT. CURIOUS?

PLAYFUL! MYSTERIOUS. IMAGINATIVE…

TRIPLE THREAT S O N G W R I T E R EP.

Writing is a challenge – but I LOVE IT! 🙂 There is so much freedom that comes with it. I’m always striving for every song to be different and hold it’s own. I am a multifaceted woman & my music reflects that. This EP definitely shows how versatile I am as a writer & an artist. You’ll hear a mix of Hip Hop, Pop, & R&B!

So here it is! The cover art & track listing for my SONGWRITER EP =)

Again, I’ll be releasing a new EP (album) every month check out the details HERE.

Check out my lead single MAKE ME REAL BAD below:

~AshleYYY 🙂

Photographer: Sophistiké Photography

MUA: Flawless Beauty by Nicole

Hair: Ziff Anthony

Styling: Dannie of Fashionable Addictions

Whose Life Could You Change With Love?

March 4, 2013 by AshleYYY

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Good Afternoon Beautiful People! =)

I just had to share some great news with you all. My sister & I decided we wanted to be apart of the Acceptance Journeys movement in Milwaukee, WI, and our story made this years new batch! Acceptance Journeys allows people to tell their own stories about a loved one, in hopes of increasing community awareness…

“Diverse and Resilient has partnered with the University of Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin to study the beliefs and attitudes of Milwaukeeans to determine their readiness to address the issue of the social exclusion of LGBT youth.”

“Mental health, suicide rates, substance use, and incidents of community violence may all improve with a more inclusive, accepting community in which LGBT people can thrive, living healthy, satisfying lives.”

Read our story HERE!

~AshleYYY

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Playback Theatre Show! – Thursday, May 14th (Milwaukee, WI)

AshleYYY Diaries: My Fabulous Finalist Week! (Atlanta Hawks Cheerleaders)

Rhema’LEE Dance Academy’s Summer Camp – Registration Open NOW!

ReVamped Dance Company Performing TONIGHT!

6 Things You Didn’t Know About My American Idol Journey!

My NEW Music Video “Find Me” [VIDEO]

Here’s My NEW Single “Find Me”

Juneteenth Performance Update – Milwaukee, WI.

Cover Art & Tracklisting For My New EP “Triple Threat: Songwriter”

Whose Life Could You Change With Love?