Meet Ashley Hall – Founder of Cosmic Pageants

Ashley Hall is the proud founder of Cosmic Pageants, a pageant system designed to empower participants to embrace their true selves and radiate confidence. With over two decades of experience in the pageant industry, Ashley’s journey has been one of passion, dedication, and creativity.

Having grown up surrounded by pageantry, Ashley professionally entered the industry at the age of 20 and has since built a career as a pageant coach and mentor, hair and makeup artist, and salon stylist. Her background in both beauty and coaching, allows her to guide and support pageant contestants with the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

Through Cosmic Pageants, Ashley aims to create a space where participants can feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. Whether they prefer a natural or glam look, Ashley believes that true beauty comes from within, and that’s what she strives to highlight in every contestant. She’s known for fostering a calm and supportive environment for both the kids and older participants, ensuring that every experience is positive, inclusive, and empowering.

Before founding Cosmic, Ashley spent 10 years at Disney, where she started as a photographer and later transitioned into the Cosmetology Department, helping bring Disney magic to life by getting performers ready for their day. During her time at Disney, Ashley learned the importance of embracing uniqueness. She discovered that it’s our individual talents and personalities that truly set us apart and help us thrive in life. She also gained invaluable experience in the entertainment industry, mastering the art of putting on a great show and ensuring that every detail comes together seamlessly.

When she’s not running Cosmic Pageants, Ashley is a dedicated mother to her beautiful daughter, the light of her life, and a loving wife to her partner and best friend.

Ashley’s philosophy is simple: no matter your style or background, embracing who you are is the key to shining bright. With her experience and unwavering support, she is here to help every participant discover their inner star.

Meet Cagen Tregeagle - Cosmic Pageants Emcee

Cagen Tregeagle is the fifth of seven in a family of performers. Growing up in his mothers dance studio, Cagen can’t imagine doing anything else with his life. He got is BFA in Musical Theatre from BYU where is spent time training and performing with Contemporary Dance Theatre and the Young Ambassadors touring to China and South Korea.

Cagen has performed as an Equity Dancer and Vocalist at Disney World in Beauty and the Beast and The Hoop Dee Doo Revue. Some of his favorite roles include Will Parker (Oklahoma), Gabe Goodman(Next to Normal), and Ren McCormick(Footloose).

I want people to know that being nice isn’t something you have to sacrifice in pursuit of success. Life isn’t only about the titles/roles/companies you are in. Don’t let the “way of the business” make you think that you are anything less for being nice to people.