Ashley plays many roles apart from her acting career. She is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, spokesperson, and a film producer. During her childhood, she appeared in television in more than 100 times for commercial advertisement and played acting roles in Broadway productions.
She had become known to cinema in 2006 through the release of television film called High School Musical. The Recording Industry Association of America that is called as RIAA had certified her debut album named as Headstrong in 2007 and certified as gold. After two years, Ashley entered into the mainstream pop sound and released her second studio album named as Guilty Pleasure.
In the Disney Channel, She was awarded Emmy Award for her performance in the series of Phineas & Ferb where she was acting as Candace Flynn. This animated series became the most watched series by kids and received positive reviews as well.
She was the executive producer on films and television series such as the ABC Family television film Picture this, and the Bravo’s 2012 series of Miss Advised. Ashley received a nomination for 2000 Young Artist Award for Best Guest Performance in a TV drama.
