ABOUT AYANA

I'm Ayana Mollie Cheston, a vocalist, songwriter, and visual artist based in Cleveland, Ohio.  I've loved music from an early age and grew up playing violin, acting, singing, and dancing in school musicals, and singing in church and school choirs. After graduating from The Ohio State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, I returned to Cleveland to launch my career as a musician.

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I am the former frontwoman of 5-piece alternative rock outfit Goldleaf, and currently one-third of the glam folk-pop trio The Prom Queens.

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Though music is my main art form, I have always had a need to create and communicate through multiple media for as long as I can remember.  Throughout my artistic journey, I've found my voice in photography, graphic design, ceramics, and embroidery.

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I find immense solace in the creation of art and I'm so glad you're here.  If you are interested in supporting my work, please visit my Patreon.