Ellen Akashi, a California native, graduated from Chapman University and afterwards studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Dance’s year-round program. She performed multiple seasons with contemporary dance companies Backhausdance and Laurie Sefton Creates before her recent move to NYC. Ellen has worked with renowned choreographers Dwight Rhoden, Ido Tadmor, Mauro Astolfi, and Walter Matteini and has performed for the Los Angeles Opera, San Diego Opera, and in multiple music videos.