More Than You See 2.10 – Shelley Regner: From “Pitch Perfect” to…? Mental Health in the South and the Hollywood Rollercoaster
So excited to have actress, Shelley Regner, on the show today for episode 10! This is our last interview of the season and Shelley could not have been a better guest! Shelley Regner is an actor, singer, and every now and then dancer from Louisiana who has lived in Los Angeles for almost 10 years. She is most notably recognized for her role as the Bella “who’s literally been here thewhole time,” Ashley, in the Pitch Perfect franchise.
She earned her B.A. in Theatre Performance from LSU and has continued to perform live throughout her career in both regional and national productions. Credits include UMPO’sA League of Their Own, Unauthorized Jennifer’s Body Musical, Cruel Intentions Musical, and more. She is an original member of Disney’s D Cappella, performing the first national tour and the Hollywood Bowl. Shelley’s most recent film role in the dramatic thriller, Adverse, starring Mickey Rourke and Thomas Ian Nicholas can be seen nowon digital and DVD. Shelley is an advocate for mental health, body positivity, and a huge lover of coffee and dogs.
Shelley and I talk about what it was like growing up in the South and dealing with mental health issues and depression. She is very open about her journey in Hollywood from booking Pitch Perfect to struggling for jobs after that. Shelley and I discuss the importance of therapy, how our families impact our mental health, and much more!
Learn more about Shelley by following her on Instagram!
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