Meet Ashlee Stone

Ashlee Stone with Vanity Entertainment partner Brian Aranda

John Ritter invented his flashy alter ego Ashlee Stone at 17 and hasn't looked back since. Ritter grew up as a strict Catholic on a farm before moving to Reno and starting his new life. As far as his family, Ritter says that they love him and support his decision. Through Ashlee Stone, Ritter has created a mini party empire with his Vanity Entertainment brand and is branching out nationally with a modeling career and ambitions in television (even though he doesn't watch it).

In the audio slide sho w below we caught up with Ms. Stone in the noisy V.I.P. at Underground — while Britney Spears Impersonator Kimberley Dayle let loose on stage in the background — to hear what she had to say about mixed vibe, drag queens, music, the recession and the power of optimism. The accompanying photos are from the Toxic Party (See more photos).

Their next event is the biggest little Zoo Show at the Underground on June 20, with more details to be announced.