Allyson defines the word multi-passionate creative. She is an Author, Playwright, Composer, Lyricist, Singer, Actor, Producer, and mom to two teenage boys. Allyson is deeply passionate about telling stories that highlight and uplift women’s voices. Ballad of Dreams, a novel with music was published in January 2022 through New Degree Press and is an Amazon #1 Best Seller and a new release in Musicals. It can also be found at Barnes and Noble, Indigo, and The Drama Book Shop in New York. In March of 2022, she appeared on the Tamron Hall Show to discuss her book, Ballad of Dreams, a novel with music, and performed one of her original songs from the show “It’s Never Too Late”. She has performed at the acclaimed Apollo Theater with Tony award-winning Director George Faison and toured with the Gospel musical “If This Hat Could Talk” in the role of Miss Tilly and understudied for the principal role of Eleanor Roosevelt. She is a proud member of Actors Equity and ASCAP. She has a BFA in Musical Theater from Syracuse University.  A concept album of Ballad of Dreams is available on all music streaming platforms and the Audiobook on Audible will be released in early 2023. Her debut EP, Soul Stories, can be found on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube. Allyson is also the Founder and President of AH Coaching Group that specializes in Leadership Development and Coaching for Women Executives.