Toni Rochelle was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2005, she relocated to the Bay Area and immediately started modeling, appearing in fashion shows, magazines, and several (music) videos. Soon after, she started landing roles in independent films and stage plays.

Her biggest accomplishments were a Honda commercial and the opportunity to perform at the Edinburgh Theater Festival in Scotland. Toni has established herself as a talk show host for the entertainment show Off Tha Hook TV, where she shined interviewing celebrities on the red carpet at The ASCAP awards, BET Awards press rooms, and different events in Los Angeles.

She has interviewed entertainers such as Bobby Brown, Blair Underwood, and Smokey Robinson just to name a few. Toni has hosted many Gala, Open Mic nights, Parties, and luncheons in the Bay Area.

Her dreams and movements are inspired by God. She is further inspired by her family, her community, and her friends. Toni’s motto is to “keep ascending no matter what life throws at you”. Toni is a gifted writer and speaker.

She recently launched her platform called Ascending with Toni Rochelle. She believes that the platform, Ascending, presents people and energy that prevails through the struggle and continues to rise, thrive, and prosper. Moving on past pain, and hurt and still helping to build community and overcoming all obstacles will help with healing and wellness in the community.

Toni loves the Bay Area. Her experience living in Oakland helped her come up with the stage name ”Pretty Toni”, which she is known for now all over the Bay Area and Nationwide. Oakland is home for her and she loves her community and the community loves her back. She has been called a community activist. Look out for this star. She is on her way to the top.