Ali trained in Musical Theatre at Motherwell College and has built a varied career in theatre spanning over 15 years, seeing her work nationwide. Alongside her acting career, she works as a musician/musical director and composer. 

Some theatre credits include: 
Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella (Kilmarnock Palace Theatre), Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty (Gaiety Theatre, Ayr), They Live In you (Bloomsbury Theatre, London), GIRLS NIGHT OOT! (Scottish & Irish Tour), We Come to Break Your Hearts (Tron Theatre), and Legally Blonde (Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Wales). Ali has also performed in concert with Natalie Weiss and was involved in the original workshop for Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour. Her original musical 'Hen Night Horror' toured Scotland last year, receiving five-star reviews.

What The Steamie means to Ali
The Steamie is such a staple of Scottish theatre and culture, so to be part of it feels like a real privilege. I’m so excited to get stuck into the nuts and bolts of it all. My wee granny loved The Steamie, and I’ve so many fond memories of her laughing and saying, “Aye, that’s how we spoke tae each ither hen!” Magrit’s always been a dream role of mine, and I’m still pinching myself that it’s actually happening...never mind working with the one & only Tony Roper! Insane!”