Ashton is a versatile vocalist, pianist, composer and musical director with a passion  for elevating young performers. Holding a Bachelor of Music (Voice) with First Class  Honours and a Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics & Theatre) from Monash University, she  has also honed her craft internationally at Prato, Italy and New York University.

Her extensive Music Direction credits span professional and independent theatre,  including Life in Plastic, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Morning Melodies, In the Heights,  The Drowsy Chaperone, Parade, Heathers, Mr Burns, Urinetown, Mamma Mia!,  and Swingin’.

Ashton is also a celebrated writer and composer, with two original works to her  name — most recently Former Gifted Child, which premiered at Theatre Works for  the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Alongside her creative practice, Ashton is a dedicated educator and voice  pedagogue, committed to evidence-based, student-centred vocal training. She is a  Senior Lecturer in the Bachelor of Music at JMC Academy Melbourne and  continues to mentor emerging artists across tertiary institutions and private  coaching.