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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Tala Ashe
| name = Tala Ashe
| image = Tala Ashe.jpg
| image = Tala Ashe Photo Op GalaxyCon Columbus 2022.jpg
| caption = Ashe in 2017
| caption = Ashe in 2022
| birth_name = Talayeh Ashrafi
| birth_name = Talayeh Ashrafi
| birth_date = July 24, 1984
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|July 24, 1984}}
| spouse = Raffi Barsoumian
| birth_place = [[Tehran]], Iran
| birth_place = [[Tehran]], [[Iran]]
| education = [[Boston University]] <br /> [[London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art]]
| education = [[Boston University]] ([[Bachelor of Fine Arts|BFA]])
| occupation = [[Actress]]
| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 2008–present
| partner =
| years_active = 2008–present
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| website = {{url|1=https://www.instagram.com/talaashe/?hl=en}}
| spouse = Raffi Barsoumian{{citation needed|date=March 2022}}
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| signature = Tala Ashe Signature.svg
| children =
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| website = {{url|1=https://www.instagram.com/talaashe/?hl=en}}
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| signature = Tala Ashe Signature.svg
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'''Talayeh Ashrafi''' ({{lang-fa|طلایه اشرفی}};<ref name="FullName">{{cite tweet|number=1317644563931033601|user=talaashe|title=#MyNameIs Talayeh. It means “pioneer” in Persian & comes from the Shahnameh. I have felt my share of Othering & racism by people like @sendavidperdue. I will be voting for @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris because I know we are a nation of immigrants & I am proud to be one.|date=October 17, 2020|access-date=October 18, 2020}}</ref> born July 24, 1984) known professionally as '''Tala Ashe''', is an Iranian-American actress. She is known for her roles on the television series ''[[Smash (U.S. TV series)|Smash]]'', ''[[American Odyssey]]'', and ''[[As the World Turns]]'', as well as her regular role as [[Zari Tomaz and Zari Tarazi]] on [[The CW]] [[superhero]] series ''[[Legends of Tomorrow]]''.
'''Talayeh Ashrafi''' ({{lang-fa|طلایه اشرفی}};<ref name="FullName">{{cite tweet|number=1317644563931033601|user=talaashe|title=#MyNameIs Talayeh. It means "pioneer" in Persian & comes from the Shahnameh. I have felt my share of Othering & racism by people like @sendavidperdue. I will be voting for @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris because I know we are a nation of immigrants & I am proud to be one.|date=October 17, 2020|access-date=October 18, 2020}}</ref> born July 24, 1984) known professionally as '''Tala Ashe''', is an Iranian-American actress. She is known for her roles on the television series ''[[Smash (U.S. TV series)|Smash]]'', ''[[American Odyssey]]'', and ''[[As the World Turns]]'', as well as her regular role as [[Zari Tomaz and Zari Tarazi]] on [[The CW]] [[superhero]] series ''[[Legends of Tomorrow]]''.


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Ashe was born in [[Tehran]], Iran.<ref name="Iranian">{{cite web| url = https://iranian.com/2017/06/08/iranian-american-tala-ashe-dcs-legends-of-tomorrow/ |title = Iranian-American Tala Ashe Will Be Starring In 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' |website = The Iranian |last = Malek |first = Parastoo |date = June 8, 2017}}</ref> She immigrated to the United States when she was nine months old.<ref>{{YouTube|c0O6XV3VwjA}}</ref> Ashe grew up in [[Powell, Ohio]], just outside of the state capital [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]].<ref name="Dispatch" /><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/legends-of-tomorrows-new-hero-is-female-and-muslim |title = Legends of Tomorrow's new hero is female and Muslim |publisher = [[The Straits Times]] |last = de Souza |first = Alison |date = October 13, 2017}}</ref> She participated in her high school theatre productions as both an actress and director.<ref name="Dispatch">{{cite web| url = http://www.dispatch.com/article/20120423/ENTERTAINMENT/304239768 |title = Ohio actress a reporter on 'Smash' |publisher = [[The Columbus Dispatch]] |last = Grossberg |first = Michael |date = April 23, 2012}}</ref>
Ashe was born in [[Tehran]], Iran.<ref name="Iranian">{{cite web| url = https://iranian.com/2017/06/08/iranian-american-tala-ashe-dcs-legends-of-tomorrow/ |title = Iranian-American Tala Ashe Will Be Starring In 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' |website = The Iranian |last = Malek |first = Parastoo |date = June 8, 2017}}</ref> She immigrated to the United States when she was nine months old.<ref>{{YouTube|c0O6XV3VwjA}}</ref> Ashe grew up in [[Powell, Ohio]], just outside of the state capital [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]].<ref name="Dispatch" /><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/legends-of-tomorrows-new-hero-is-female-and-muslim |title = Legends of Tomorrow's new hero is female and Muslim |publisher = [[The Straits Times]] |last = de Souza |first = Alison |date = October 13, 2017}}</ref> She participated in her high school theatre productions as both an actress and director.<ref name="Dispatch">{{cite web|url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/television/2012/04/23/ohio-actress-reporter-on-smash/23909966007/|title = Ohio actress a reporter on 'Smash' |publisher = [[The Columbus Dispatch]] |last = Grossberg |first = Michael |date = April 23, 2012|access-date=May 10, 2022}}</ref>


Ashe received a [[Bachelor of Fine Arts|BFA]] from [[Boston University]]'s [[Boston University College of Fine Arts#School of Theatre|School of Theatre]].<ref name="BFT" /> She also trained at the [[London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art]] and the [[Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre]] in New York City.<ref name="OSF" /><ref name="LCT" />
Ashe received a [[Bachelor of Fine Arts|BFA]] from [[Boston University]]'s [[Boston University College of Fine Arts#School of Theatre|School of Theatre]].<ref name="BFT" /> She also trained at the [[London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art]] and the [[Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre]] in New York City.<ref name="OSF" /><ref name="LCT" />


== Career ==
== Career ==
[[file:Tala Ashe.jpg|thumb|left|Ashe in 2017]]
Ashe has performed in numerous regional and [[Off-Broadway]] stage productions.<ref name="Dispatch" /> Ashe's first screen credit is for her role as Nadia in the 2008 film ''Waiting in Beijing''.<ref name="TVO">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvovermind.com/entertainment-news/five-things-didnt-know-tala-ashe-2|title=Five Things You Didn't Know about Tala Ashe|website=TVOvermind|last=Berman|first=Nat|date=November 23, 2017}}</ref> She was credited as Tala Ashrafi, but is credited as Tala Ashe in all subsequent roles. She has made guest appearances on the series ''[[Law & Order]]'', ''[[Law & Order: Criminal Intent]]'', ''[[30 Rock]]'', and ''[[Covert Affairs]]''.<ref name="Iranian" /><ref name="Dispatch" /><ref name="Variety" /> Ashe has also had recurring roles on ''[[Smash (U.S. TV series)|Smash]]'' and ''[[American Odyssey]]''.<ref name="Deadline" /> She was also a cast member on ''[[As the World Turns]]''.<ref name="TVO" />
Ashe has performed in numerous regional and [[Off-Broadway]] stage productions.<ref name="Dispatch" /> Ashe's first screen credit is for her role as Nadia in the 2008 film ''Waiting in Beijing''.<ref name="TVO">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvovermind.com/entertainment-news/five-things-didnt-know-tala-ashe-2|title=Five Things You Didn't Know about Tala Ashe|website=TVOvermind|last=Berman|first=Nat|date=November 23, 2017}}</ref> She was credited as Tala Ashrafi, but is credited as Tala Ashe in all subsequent roles. She has made guest appearances on the series ''[[Law & Order]]'', ''[[Law & Order: Criminal Intent]]'', ''[[30 Rock]]'', and ''[[Covert Affairs]]''.<ref name="Iranian" /><ref name="Dispatch" /><ref name="Variety" /> Ashe has also had recurring roles on ''[[Smash (U.S. TV series)|Smash]]'' and ''[[American Odyssey]]''.<ref name="Deadline" /> She was also a cast member on ''[[As the World Turns]]''.<ref name="TVO" />


In 2017, Ashe joined the main cast of ''[[DC's Legends of Tomorrow]]'' as [[Zari Tomaz]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://ew.com/tv/2017/10/23/legends-of-tomorrow-tala-ashe-zari-interview/ | title = ''Legends of Tomorrow''{{'}}s Tala Ashe previews new addition to team | website = [[Entertainment Weekly]] | last = Abrams | first = Natalie | date = October 23, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Deadline">{{cite web| url = https://deadline.com/2017/06/tala-ashe-joins-dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-season-3-the-cw-1202107910/ | title = Tala Ashe Joins 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' As Muslim-American Hacktivist-Superhero | website = [[Deadline Hollywood]] | last = Pedersen | first = Erik | date = June 6, 2017}}</ref> She took the lead for a [[bottle episode]] titled "[[Here I Go Again (Legends of Tomorrow)|Here I Go Again]]" and drew praise from critics and fans alike for her performance.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://ew.com/tv/2018/02/23/superhero-insider-tala-ashe-shines-in-legends-of-tomorrow-time-loop-episode/ | title = Superhero Insider: Tala Ashe shines in Legends of Tomorrow time loop episode | website = Entertainment Weekly | last = Agard | first = Chancellor | date = February 23, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.avclub.com/legends-of-tomorrow-channels-hedgehog-day-for-an-exce-1823148372 | title = Legends of Tomorrow channels "Hedgehog Day" for an excellent time loop story | website = [[The A.V. Club]] | last = Sava | first = Oliver | date = February 19, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.spoilertv.com/2018/03/performers-of-month-february-voting.html?m=1 | title = Performers of the Month – February Voting *RESULTS* | website = SpoilerTV | last = Hicks | first = Aimee | date = March 11, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.spoilertv.com/2018/03/performers-of-month-readers-choice.html?m=1 |title = Performers of the Month – Reader's Choice Performer of February – Tala Ashe |website = SpoilerTV | last = Hicks | first = Aimee | date = March 31, 2018}}</ref>
In 2017, Ashe joined the main cast of ''[[Legends of Tomorrow]]'' as [[Zari Tomaz]].<ref>{{cite magazine| url = https://ew.com/tv/2017/10/23/legends-of-tomorrow-tala-ashe-zari-interview/ | title = ''Legends of Tomorrow''{{'}}s Tala Ashe previews new addition to team | magazine = [[Entertainment Weekly]] | last = Abrams | first = Natalie | date = October 23, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Deadline">{{cite web| url = https://deadline.com/2017/06/tala-ashe-joins-dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-season-3-the-cw-1202107910/ | title = Tala Ashe Joins 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' As Muslim-American Hacktivist-Superhero | website = [[Deadline Hollywood]] | last = Pedersen | first = Erik | date = June 6, 2017}}</ref> She took the lead for a [[bottle episode]] titled "[[Here I Go Again (Legends of Tomorrow)|Here I Go Again]]" and drew praise from critics and fans alike for her performance.<ref>{{cite magazine| url = https://ew.com/tv/2018/02/23/superhero-insider-tala-ashe-shines-in-legends-of-tomorrow-time-loop-episode/ | title = Superhero Insider: Tala Ashe shines in Legends of Tomorrow time loop episode | magazine = Entertainment Weekly | last = Agard | first = Chancellor | date = February 23, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url= https://www.avclub.com/legends-of-tomorrow-channels-hedgehog-day-for-an-exce-1823148372 | title = Legends of Tomorrow channels "Hedgehog Day" for an excellent time loop story | website = [[The A.V. Club]] | last = Sava | first = Oliver | date = February 19, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.spoilertv.com/2018/03/performers-of-month-february-voting.html?m=1 | title = Performers of the Month – February Voting *RESULTS* | website = SpoilerTV | last = Hicks | first = Aimee | date = March 11, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.spoilertv.com/2018/03/performers-of-month-readers-choice.html?m=1 |title = Performers of the Month – Reader's Choice Performer of February – Tala Ashe |website = SpoilerTV | last = Hicks | first = Aimee | date = March 31, 2018}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Ashe is Iranian-American and holds dual citizenship.<ref name="Iranian" /><ref name="Variety" /> Her name, Talayeh, means "pioneer" in Persian and comes from the ''[[Shahnameh]]''.<ref name="FullName" /> In addition to English, she speaks fluent [[Persian language|Persian]]. Along with her fellow [[Arrowverse]] actresses, Ashe is a founding member of Shethority, a project aimed at inspiring and uplifting women (inclusively defined).<ref>{{cite web| url = https://comicbook.com/dc/2017/11/19/arrowverse-actresses-shethority/ |title = Arrowverse Actresses Launch "Shethority" Charity Campaign |website = ComicBook.com |last = Drum |first = Nicole |date = November 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://shethority.com/about-us/ |title = What Is Shethority? |website = shethority.com}}</ref>
Ashe is Iranian-American and holds dual citizenship.<ref name="Iranian" /><ref name="Variety" /> Her name, Talayeh, means "pioneer" in Persian and comes from the ''[[Shahnameh]]''.<ref name="FullName" /> In addition to English, she speaks fluent [[Persian language|Persian]]. Along with her fellow [[Arrowverse]] actresses, Ashe is a founding member of Shethority, a project aimed at inspiring and uplifting women (inclusively defined).<ref>{{cite web| url = https://comicbook.com/dc/news/arrowverse-actresses-shethority/ |title = Arrowverse Actresses Launch "Shethority" Charity Campaign |website = ComicBook|last = Drum |first = Nicole |date = November 18, 2017|access-date=May 10, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://shethority.com/about-us/ |title = What Is Shethority? |website = shethority.com}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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| ''[[Law & Order: Criminal Intent]]''
| ''[[Law & Order: Criminal Intent]]''
| Rebecca Landon
| Rebecca Landon
| Episode: "[[Law & Order: Criminal Intent (season 10)#ep190|Boots on the Ground]]"
| Episode: "[[Law & Order: Criminal Intent (season 10)#ep190|Cyber-War]]"
|-
|-
| 2012
| 2012
| ''[[Smash (U.S. TV series)|Smash]]''
| ''[[Smash (TV series)|Smash]]''
| R.J. Quigley
| R.J. Quigley
| Recurring role ([[Smash (season 1)|season 1]]), 6 episodes
| Recurring role ([[Smash (season 1)|season 1]]), 6 episodes
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| Recurring role, 7 episodes
|-
|-
| 2017–2022
| 2017–present
| ''[[Legends of Tomorrow]]''
| ''[[Legends of Tomorrow]]''
|[[Zari Tomaz]] / Zari Tarazi
|[[Zari Tomaz and Zari Tarazi]]
| Main role ([[Legends of Tomorrow (season 3)|season 3]]–present)
| Main role ([[Legends of Tomorrow (season 3)|season 3]]–[[Legends of Tomorrow (season 7)|7]]), 74 episodes
|-
| 2024
| ''[[The Girls on the Bus]]''
| Althea Abdi
| Recurring role
|}
|}


== Stage ==
== Stage ==
In addition to the following, Ashe has also performed in productions of ''[[Love's Labour's Lost]]'' (as Tala Ashrafi; [[Huntington Theatre Company]]), ''Age of Innocence'' (New York Arena), ''Autophagy'' (Drama League Director's Project), ''[[Twelfth Night]]'' (Actors' Shakespeare Project), and ''Pearls from Salt'' ([[Olney Theatre Center|Olney Theatre]]), among others.<ref name="OSF" /><ref name="BFT" /><ref name="NYTG">{{cite web| url = https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/full-casting-for-ayad-akhtars-the-who-and-the-what |title = Full Casting for Ayad Akhtar's 'The Who and The What' |website = New York Theatre Guide |last = Millward |first = Tom |date = March 27, 2014}}</ref><ref name="LCT">{{cite web| url = http://www.lct.org/shows/people/tala-ashe/ |title = TALA ASHE |website = [[Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts|Lincoln Center Theater]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.broadway.com/buzz/175146/pulitzer-prize-winner-ayad-akhtars-the-who-the-what-to-have-new-york-premiere-at-lct/ |title = Pulitzer Prize Winner Ayad Akhtar's The Who & The What to Have New York Premiere at LCT |website = [[Broadway.com Audience Awards|Broadway.com]] |last = Broadway.com Staff |date = March 26, 2014}}</ref>
In addition to the following, Ashe has also performed in productions of ''[[Love's Labour's Lost]]'' (as Tala Ashrafi; [[Huntington Theatre Company]]), ''Age of Innocence'' (New York Arena), ''Autophagy'' (Drama League Director's Project), ''[[Twelfth Night]]'' (Actors' Shakespeare Project), and ''Pearls from Salt'' ([[Olney Theatre Center|Olney Theatre]]), among others.<ref name="OSF" /><ref name="BFT" /><ref name="NYTG">{{cite web| url = https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/full-casting-for-ayad-akhtars-the-who-and-the-what |title = Full Casting for Ayad Akhtar's 'The Who and The What' |website = New York Theatre Guide |last = Millward |first = Tom |date = March 27, 2014}}</ref><ref name="LCT">{{cite web| url = http://www.lct.org/shows/people/tala-ashe/ |title = TALA ASHE |website = [[Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts|Lincoln Center Theater]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.broadway.com/buzz/175146/pulitzer-prize-winner-ayad-akhtars-the-who-the-what-to-have-new-york-premiere-at-lct/ |title = Pulitzer Prize Winner Ayad Akhtar's The Who & The What to Have New York Premiere at LCT |website = Broadway.com |date = March 26, 2014}}</ref>


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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| Lelly Santiago
| Lelly Santiago
| [[Old Globe Theatre]], [[San Diego]], [[California]]
| [[Old Globe Theatre]], [[San Diego]], [[California]]
|<ref>{{cite web| url = http://pressarchive.theoldglobe.org/PressClippings/Arroyos_PressClips.pdf |title = Old Globe Theatre – Welcome to Arroyo's: Press Highlights / Reviews |website = Press Archive |publisher = [[Old Globe Theatre]] |date = October 2010}}</ref><ref name="BFT">{{cite web| url = http://barefoottheatre.blogspot.com/2011/03/ensemble-member-tala-ashe-at-public.html?m=1 |title = Ensemble Member, Tala Ashe at The Public... |website = Barefoot Theatre}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web| url = http://pressarchive.theoldglobe.org/PressClippings/Arroyos_PressClips.pdf |title = Old Globe Theatre – Welcome to Arroyo's: Press Highlights / Reviews |website = Press Archive |publisher = [[Old Globe Theatre]] |date = October 2010}}</ref><ref name="BFT">{{cite web| url = http://barefoottheatre.blogspot.com/2011/03/ensemble-member-tala-ashe-at-public.html?m=1 |title = Ensemble Member, Tala Ashe at The Public... |website = Barefoot Theatre|date = March 27, 2011 }}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2011
| rowspan=2 | 2011
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| [[Cressida]], [[Cassandra]]
| [[Cressida]], [[Cassandra]]
| [[Oregon Shakespeare Festival]], [[Ashland, Oregon|Ashland]], [[Oregon]]
| [[Oregon Shakespeare Festival]], [[Ashland, Oregon|Ashland]], [[Oregon]]
|<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.dailytidings.com/article/20120404/LIFE/204040302 |title = Troilus and Cressida |website = Ashland Daily Tidings |last = Kent |first = Roberta |date = April 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.sacbee.com/2012/07/15/4627923/theater-reviews-osfs-troilus-and.html |title = Theater reviews: OSF's 'Troilus and Cressida,' 'Henry V', 'Very Merry Wives,' 'Party People,' 'As You Like It' |publisher = [[The Sacramento Bee]] |last = Crowder |first = Marcus |date = July 15, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120729041201/http://www.sacbee.com/2012/07/15/4627923/theater-reviews-osfs-troilus-and.html |archive-date = July 29, 2012}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.dailytidings.com/article/20120404/LIFE/204040302 |title = Troilus and Cressida |website = Ashland Daily Tidings |last = Kent |first = Roberta |date = April 4, 2012 |access-date = April 1, 2018 |archive-date = April 1, 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180401144516/http://www.dailytidings.com/article/20120404/LIFE/204040302 |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.sacbee.com/2012/07/15/4627923/theater-reviews-osfs-troilus-and.html |title = Theater reviews: OSF's 'Troilus and Cressida,' 'Henry V', 'Very Merry Wives,' 'Party People,' 'As You Like It' |publisher = [[The Sacramento Bee]] |last = Crowder |first = Marcus |date = July 15, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120729041201/http://www.sacbee.com/2012/07/15/4627923/theater-reviews-osfs-troilus-and.html |archive-date = July 29, 2012}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[The Merry Wives of Windsor|The Very Merry Wives of Windsor, Iowa]]''
| ''[[The Merry Wives of Windsor|The Very Merry Wives of Windsor, Iowa]]''
| Anne Page
| Anne Page
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, Oregon
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, Oregon
|<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.mailtribune.com/article/20120618/NEWS/206180317 |title = Falstaff in trouble |publisher = [[Mail Tribune]] |last = Varble |first = Bill |date = June 22, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.dailytidings.com/article/20120830/ENTERTAIN/208300315 |title = Cheers to you |website = Ashland Daily Tidings |last = Decker |first = Angels |date = August 30, 2012}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.mailtribune.com/theater/2012/06/18/falstaff-in-trouble/|title = Falstaff in trouble |publisher = [[Mail Tribune]] |last = Varble |first = Bill |date = June 22, 2012|access-date=May 10, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.dailytidings.com/article/20120830/ENTERTAIN/208300315 |title = Cheers to you |website = Ashland Daily Tidings |last = Decker |first = Angels |date = August 30, 2012 |access-date = April 1, 2018 |archive-date = April 1, 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180401212725/http://www.dailytidings.com/article/20120830/ENTERTAIN/208300315 |url-status = dead }}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2014
| 2014
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| Philoclea
| Philoclea
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, Oregon
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, Oregon
|<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.dailytidings.com/article/20150615/NEWS/150619844 |title = Party atmosphere sets a Go-Go's pace for 'Head Over Heels' |website = Ashland Daily Tidings |last = Kent |first = Roberta |date = June 15, 2015}}</ref><ref name="Variety">{{cite web| url = https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/dc-legends-of-tomorrow-tala-ashe-adrianna-tomaz-isis-superhero-1202454864/#respond |title = 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' Adds Muslim-American Superhero for Season 3 |website = [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |last = Wagmeister |first = Elizabeth |date = June 6, 2016}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.dailytidings.com/article/20150615/NEWS/150619844 |title = Party atmosphere sets a Go-Go's pace for 'Head Over Heels' |website = Ashland Daily Tidings |last = Kent |first = Roberta |date = June 15, 2015 |access-date = April 1, 2018 |archive-date = April 1, 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180401144748/http://www.dailytidings.com/article/20150615/NEWS/150619844 |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref name="Variety">{{cite web| url = https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/dc-legends-of-tomorrow-tala-ashe-adrianna-tomaz-isis-superhero-1202454864/#respond |title = 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' Adds Muslim-American Superhero for Season 3 |website = [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |last = Wagmeister |first = Elizabeth |date = June 6, 2016}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Quiara Alegría Hudes#The Happiest Song Plays Last|The Happiest Song Plays Last]]''
| ''[[Quiara Alegría Hudes#The Happiest Song Plays Last|The Happiest Song Plays Last]]''
| Shar
| Shar
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, Oregon
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, Oregon
|<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.mailtribune.com/article/20150711/NEWS/150719896 |title = Review: OSF's 'The Happiest Song Plays Last' wraps Iraq vet's story |publisher = Mail Tribune |last = Varble |first = Bill |date = July 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.osfashland.org/productions/2015-plays/the-happiest-song-plays-last.aspx |title = The Happiest Song Plays Last |website = OSFAshland |publisher = Oregon Shakespeare Festival}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.mailtribune.com/article/20150711/NEWS/150719896 |title = Review: OSF's 'The Happiest Song Plays Last' wraps Iraq vet's story |publisher = Mail Tribune |last = Varble |first = Bill |date = July 11, 2015 |access-date = April 1, 2018 |archive-date = April 1, 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180401144925/http://www.mailtribune.com/article/20150711/NEWS/150719896 |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.osfashland.org/productions/2015-plays/the-happiest-song-plays-last.aspx |title = The Happiest Song Plays Last |website = OSFAshland |publisher = Oregon Shakespeare Festival}}</ref>
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|-
| 2016
| 2016
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| [[Helen of Troy|Helen]], [[Andromache]]
| [[Helen of Troy|Helen]], [[Andromache]]
| [[Delacorte Theater]], New York City
| [[Delacorte Theater]], New York City
|<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/reviews/troilus-and-cressida_78055.html |title = Troilus and Cressida | website = TheaterMania |last = Stewart |first = Zachary |date = August 9, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-at-TROILUS-AND-CRESSIDA-at-Shakespeare-in-the-Park-20160721 |title = Photo Flash: First Look at TROILUS AND CRESSIDA at Shakespeare in the Park |website = BroadwayWorld |last = BWW News Desk |date = July 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.publictheater.org/troilusandcressida/ |title = TROILUS AND CRESSIDA |website = PublicTheatre.org}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/reviews/troilus-and-cressida_78055.html |title = Troilus and Cressida | website = TheaterMania |last = Stewart |first = Zachary |date = August 9, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-at-TROILUS-AND-CRESSIDA-at-Shakespeare-in-the-Park-20160721 |title = Photo Flash: First Look at TROILUS AND CRESSIDA at Shakespeare in the Park |website = BroadwayWorld |last = BWW News Desk |date = July 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.publictheater.org/troilusandcressida/ | title = TROILUS AND CRESSIDA | website = PublicTheatre.org | access-date = April 1, 2018 | archive-date = April 1, 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180401144838/https://www.publictheater.org/troilusandcressida/ | url-status = dead }}</ref>
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| [[Playwrights Horizons]], New York City
| [[Playwrights Horizons]], New York City
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Revision as of 16:00, 20 March 2024

Tala Ashe
Ashe in 2022
Born
Talayeh Ashrafi

(1984-07-24) July 24, 1984 (age 39)
Tehran, Iran
EducationBoston University (BFA)
OccupationActress
Years active2008–present
SpouseRaffi Barsoumian
Websitewww.instagram.com/talaashe/?hl=en
Signature

Talayeh Ashrafi (Persian: طلایه اشرفی;[1] born July 24, 1984) known professionally as Tala Ashe, is an Iranian-American actress. She is known for her roles on the television series Smash, American Odyssey, and As the World Turns, as well as her regular role as Zari Tomaz and Zari Tarazi on The CW superhero series Legends of Tomorrow.

Early life and education

Ashe was born in Tehran, Iran.[2] She immigrated to the United States when she was nine months old.[3] Ashe grew up in Powell, Ohio, just outside of the state capital Columbus.[4][5] She participated in her high school theatre productions as both an actress and director.[4]

Ashe received a BFA from Boston University's School of Theatre.[6] She also trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City.[7][8]

Career

Ashe in 2017

Ashe has performed in numerous regional and Off-Broadway stage productions.[4] Ashe's first screen credit is for her role as Nadia in the 2008 film Waiting in Beijing.[9] She was credited as Tala Ashrafi, but is credited as Tala Ashe in all subsequent roles. She has made guest appearances on the series Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, 30 Rock, and Covert Affairs.[2][4][10] Ashe has also had recurring roles on Smash and American Odyssey.[11] She was also a cast member on As the World Turns.[9]

In 2017, Ashe joined the main cast of Legends of Tomorrow as Zari Tomaz.[12][11] She took the lead for a bottle episode titled "Here I Go Again" and drew praise from critics and fans alike for her performance.[13][14][15][16]

Personal life

Ashe is Iranian-American and holds dual citizenship.[2][10] Her name, Talayeh, means "pioneer" in Persian and comes from the Shahnameh.[1] In addition to English, she speaks fluent Persian. Along with her fellow Arrowverse actresses, Ashe is a founding member of Shethority, a project aimed at inspiring and uplifting women (inclusively defined).[17][18]

Filmography

Television and film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Waiting in Beijing Nadia Film; credited as Tala Ashrafi
2008 Law & Order Madison Episode: "Angelgrove"
2008 As the World Turns Ameera Ali Aziz Recurring role, 26 episodes
2011 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Rebecca Landon Episode: "Cyber-War"
2012 Smash R.J. Quigley Recurring role (season 1), 6 episodes
2015 American Odyssey Anna Stone Recurring role, 7 episodes
2017–2022 Legends of Tomorrow Zari Tomaz and Zari Tarazi Main role (season 3–7), 74 episodes
2024 The Girls on the Bus Althea Abdi Recurring role

Stage

In addition to the following, Ashe has also performed in productions of Love's Labour's Lost (as Tala Ashrafi; Huntington Theatre Company), Age of Innocence (New York Arena), Autophagy (Drama League Director's Project), Twelfth Night (Actors' Shakespeare Project), and Pearls from Salt (Olney Theatre), among others.[7][6][19][8][20]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2009 Aftermath Naimah Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City [6][21]
2010 Welcome to Arroyo's Lelly Santiago Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, California [22][6]
2011 Again and Against Dahlia LAByrinth Summer Intensive, New York [6][7][23]
Urge for Going Jamila The Public Theater, New York City [24][25]
2012 Troilus and Cressida Cressida, Cassandra Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, Oregon [26][27]
The Very Merry Wives of Windsor, Iowa Anne Page Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, Oregon [28][29]
2014 The Who & the What Mahwish Claire Tow Theater, New York City [30][31]
2015 Head over Heels Philoclea Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, Oregon [32][10]
The Happiest Song Plays Last Shar Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, Oregon [33][34]
2016 Troilus and Cressida Helen, Andromache Delacorte Theater, New York City [35][36][37]
2017 The Profane Emina Playwrights Horizons, New York City [38][39]

References

  1. ^ a b @talaashe (October 18, 2020). "#MyNameIs Talayeh. It means "pioneer" in Persian & comes from the Shahnameh. I have felt my share of Othering & racism by people like @sendavidperdue. I will be voting for @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris because I know we are a nation of immigrants & I am proud to be one" (Tweet). Retrieved October 18, 2020 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ a b c Malek, Parastoo (June 8, 2017). "Iranian-American Tala Ashe Will Be Starring In 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow'". The Iranian.
  3. ^ Video on YouTube
  4. ^ a b c d Grossberg, Michael (April 23, 2012). "Ohio actress a reporter on 'Smash'". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  5. ^ de Souza, Alison (October 13, 2017). "Legends of Tomorrow's new hero is female and Muslim". The Straits Times.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Ensemble Member, Tala Ashe at The Public..." Barefoot Theatre. March 27, 2011.
  7. ^ a b c "Tala Ashe". Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
  8. ^ a b "TALA ASHE". Lincoln Center Theater.
  9. ^ a b Berman, Nat (November 23, 2017). "Five Things You Didn't Know about Tala Ashe". TVOvermind.
  10. ^ a b c Wagmeister, Elizabeth (June 6, 2016). "'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' Adds Muslim-American Superhero for Season 3". Variety.
  11. ^ a b Pedersen, Erik (June 6, 2017). "Tala Ashe Joins 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' As Muslim-American Hacktivist-Superhero". Deadline Hollywood.
  12. ^ Abrams, Natalie (October 23, 2017). "Legends of Tomorrow's Tala Ashe previews new addition to team". Entertainment Weekly.
  13. ^ Agard, Chancellor (February 23, 2018). "Superhero Insider: Tala Ashe shines in Legends of Tomorrow time loop episode". Entertainment Weekly.
  14. ^ Sava, Oliver (February 19, 2018). "Legends of Tomorrow channels "Hedgehog Day" for an excellent time loop story". The A.V. Club.
  15. ^ Hicks, Aimee (March 11, 2018). "Performers of the Month – February Voting *RESULTS*". SpoilerTV.
  16. ^ Hicks, Aimee (March 31, 2018). "Performers of the Month – Reader's Choice Performer of February – Tala Ashe". SpoilerTV.
  17. ^ Drum, Nicole (November 18, 2017). "Arrowverse Actresses Launch "Shethority" Charity Campaign". ComicBook. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  18. ^ "What Is Shethority?". shethority.com.
  19. ^ Millward, Tom (March 27, 2014). "Full Casting for Ayad Akhtar's 'The Who and The What'". New York Theatre Guide.
  20. ^ "Pulitzer Prize Winner Ayad Akhtar's The Who & The What to Have New York Premiere at LCT". Broadway.com. March 26, 2014.
  21. ^ New York Theatre Workshop, Aftermath, a sneak preview : Works & process at the Guggenheim. OCLC 427393956.
  22. ^ "Old Globe Theatre – Welcome to Arroyo's: Press Highlights / Reviews" (PDF). Press Archive. Old Globe Theatre. October 2010.
  23. ^ Shamieh, Betty (2011). "PLAYS: AGAIN AND AGAINST". BettyShamieh.com.
  24. ^ Propst, Andy (April 10, 2011). "Urge for Going". TheaterMania.
  25. ^ Hetrick, Adam (April 10, 2011). "Mona Mansour's Urge for Going Opens Off-Broadway April 10". Playbill.
  26. ^ Kent, Roberta (April 4, 2012). "Troilus and Cressida". Ashland Daily Tidings. Archived from the original on April 1, 2018. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  27. ^ Crowder, Marcus (July 15, 2012). "Theater reviews: OSF's 'Troilus and Cressida,' 'Henry V', 'Very Merry Wives,' 'Party People,' 'As You Like It'". The Sacramento Bee. Archived from the original on July 29, 2012.
  28. ^ Varble, Bill (June 22, 2012). "Falstaff in trouble". Mail Tribune. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  29. ^ Decker, Angels (August 30, 2012). "Cheers to you". Ashland Daily Tidings. Archived from the original on April 1, 2018. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  30. ^ Stewart, Zachary (June 16, 2014). "The Who & the What". TheaterMania.
  31. ^ Isherwood, Charles (June 16, 2014). "The Shadow of the Patriarch". The New York Times.
  32. ^ Kent, Roberta (June 15, 2015). "Party atmosphere sets a Go-Go's pace for 'Head Over Heels'". Ashland Daily Tidings. Archived from the original on April 1, 2018. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  33. ^ Varble, Bill (July 11, 2015). "Review: OSF's 'The Happiest Song Plays Last' wraps Iraq vet's story". Mail Tribune. Archived from the original on April 1, 2018. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  34. ^ "The Happiest Song Plays Last". OSFAshland. Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
  35. ^ Stewart, Zachary (August 9, 2016). "Troilus and Cressida". TheaterMania.
  36. ^ BWW News Desk (July 21, 2016). "Photo Flash: First Look at TROILUS AND CRESSIDA at Shakespeare in the Park". BroadwayWorld.
  37. ^ "TROILUS AND CRESSIDA". PublicTheatre.org. Archived from the original on April 1, 2018. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  38. ^ Zednick, Jason (February 15, 2017). "Zayd Dohrn, Kip Fagan, Tala Ashe, and Cast of The Profane Meet the Press". TheaterMania.
  39. ^ Collins-Hughes, Laura (April 10, 2017). "Review: Zayd Dohrn Plumbs Muslim-American Rifts in 'The Profane'". The New York Times. Retrieved May 10, 2022.

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