Dayshawnda Ash is a Cleveland-based actor and playwright whose work spans non-fiction, and poetry, with a special focus on social and political horror. Drawing inspiration from the world around her and her own life experiences, Day crafts stories that explore the intersection of cultural history and contemporary issues.
A 2024 Heights Arts Literary Artist of the Month (June), Day's work has been showcased at notable Cleveland institutions, including Cleveland Public Theatre. Her work My Skin (2021) and Green Bean Casserole (2021) were featured at Station Hope and Ten Minutes to Midnight. In 2025, Green Bean Casserole will be performed at Western Reserve Playhouse, and No Exit: Curtain Call was debuted in Cleveland Public Theatre’s Test Flight.