Ashlyn Denham is a lifelong creative and entrepreneur based in Charleston, SC. Currently a Senior at the College of Charleston, she has focused her studies in Costume Design in the Theatre department.

Her interest in performance, fashion, art and costumes started when she entered her first dance studio at 2 years old. For the next 17 years she studied ballet, jazz, lyrical and hip-hop dance. At this time she also developed an interest in making her own skincare products and clothing, and learned how to develop a social media presence and market her products successfully.

Her diverse background and increasing interest in textile industry. Sustainability led her to create unique, handmade bags that she sells under her own brand Denham Designs. Working with secondhand jeans, she gives new life to old clothing. A self-taught seamstress, she learned to perfect her skills and broaden her artistic vision with the support of the costume design department at the College of Charleston. She has served as an assistant costume designer on the opera "Die Fledermaus", costume designer for the dance showcase "Pathways", and costume designer for “Bohemian Rapcity” in the dance showcase After the Rain.

Her awards include the 2024 Department of Theatre and Dance Merit Award, and the 2024 Diva Award for Best Costumes (Pathways).