Ashley Zarah is an Iranian artist born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Her Iranian-influenced pop music represents the sound of “Iranian-America,” where she fuses musical traditions from around the world to joyously heal trauma while highlighting the distinct beauty of Persian culture. She has been featured in world-renowned editorials such as The Hype Magazine, NPR's Sound Opinions, GirlTalk HQ, BuzzMusic LA and more – and continues to use her platform to represent the people, particularly the women, of Iran and the Middle East.

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While on scholarship at the highly prestigious art institution, Berklee College of Music, she revealed herself to be both a prolific writer and expressive vocalist but truly hooked viewers with her courage to speak out on foreign affairs of the Middle East, her challenge of Persian and Western Pop, and her ability to transcend cultural borders - as seen in her viral cover of Ed Sheeran' Iranian-inspired single, "Azizam." Ashley's original Farsi cover launched to 2 million views across the internet within a week and sparked a global campaign for her to open for Ed Sheeran on his upcoming tour for his new album, "Play."

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As a Persian Pop icon in the Iranian diaspora, her versatility and range continues to expand in reach and evolve with intrigue. Her proud reclamation of her identity and bold representation in public media has not only caused controversy and political discomfort, but more importantly has reframed how viewers see themselves as well as foreign cultures around them. With features in world-renowned editorials, awards from film festivals across the globe, acclaim from international artists, and more - the world continues to set their sights on a career that shifts cultures.