Jisu Ashley Blog

Willow Creek, the church I’ve been attending since I moved to the US, has a program that pairs special needs students with a peer mentor. After being impressed by the Willow Friends stage performances each year, I decided to volunteer and be part of this amazing community support. The church hosts an annual junior Broadway…

This production was a performance for the opening of Bisco Hall. It is affiliated with the Korean-American Association of Chicago. As a student leader, I led rehearsals – mainly rehearsing the songs – and also starred as one of the main characters of the show. The show focused on the generational changes Korean- Americans have…

I took part in a musical celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Korean American Association, which portrayed the experiences of early Korean immigrants in the United States. I performed both as a violin soloist and a background ensemble singer, contributing to the musical’s storytelling through both instrumental and vocal performance. It was my first time…

The Tri-M Music Honor Society has a long history as a cornerstone of our school’s music department. I joined Tri-M as a sophomore, drawn to its impact in our community inside and outside of school, and by senior year I am now part of the 2025-2026 Tri-M officers as a historian. As an officer, I…