Ali Stroker Biography: Age, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Career, Height, Movies, Wiki, Songs

Alyson Mackenzie Stroker, also known as Ali Stroker, is a groundbreaking American actress, singer, author, and advocate celebrated for shattering barriers as the first performer in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway and win a Tony Award.

Through her inspiring portrayal of Ado Annie in Oklahoma!, powerful roles in Spring Awakening, and advocacy for disability representation, she has empowered countless individuals while delivering vibrant performances across stage, television, and film.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Alyson Mackenzie Stroker
• Stage Name: Ali Stroker
• Born: June 16, 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Birthplace: Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: American
• Occupation: Actress, Singer, Author, Advocate
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Jim Stroker and Jody Schleicher Stroker
• Siblings: Jake Stroker, Tory Stroker
• Spouse: David Perlow
• Children: Jesse Kenneth Perlow
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million USD

Early Life And Education

Alyson Mackenzie Stroker was born on June 16, 1987, in Ridgewood, New Jersey. She was brought up by her parents Jim Stroker, a physical education teacher, and Jody Schleicher Stroker, a stay-at-home mom, in a close-knit sports-oriented family.

She grew up having siblings older brother Jake Stroker and younger sister Tory Stroker. At age two, she and her brother were in a car accident that left her paralyzed from the chest down due to a spinal cord injury.

Despite the challenges, her parents instilled resilience and advocacy. She graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts as the first actress in a wheelchair to complete the drama program. Her ethnicity is American. Her religion is Christianity.

Career

Ali Stroker began her professional journey after training at NYU Tisch, appearing on Oxygen’s The Glee Project in 2012. She made history in 2015 as the first actor in a wheelchair to perform on Broadway, originating the role of Anna in Deaf West’s revival of Spring Awakening.

Her breakthrough came in 2019 with the role of Ado Annie in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, earning the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical — making her the first wheelchair user to win a Tony. She has appeared in television series including Only Murders in the Building, Ozark, And Just Like That…, The Bold Type, Echoes, and Charmed.

Stroker is also a published author of children’s books such as The Chance to Fly and Cut Loose, co-founder of ATTENTIONTheatre with her husband, and a passionate speaker promoting accessibility and turning limitations into opportunities. Her career continues to expand representation for disabled performers across Broadway, television, and literature.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @alistroker

Personal Life

Ali Stroker, 38 years old, is bisexual and previously dated fellow The Glee Project contestant Dani Shay from 2012 to 2015. She has been married to theater director and actor David Perlow since July 16, 2021.

The couple welcomed their son Jesse Kenneth Perlow in 2022 and co-founded ATTENTIONTheatre. They share a common spirituality focused on kindness despite different religious upbringings. She lives with her family in Briarcliff Manor, New York. Her height is Unknown.

Net Worth

Ali Stroker‘s net worth is estimated at $1 million USD. Her income primarily comes from Broadway and theater performances, television and film roles, book publications, speaking engagements, and advocacy work.

Filmography

• Oklahoma! (as Ado Annie, 2019 Tony Award winner)
• Spring Awakening (Deaf West revival, 2015)
• The Glee Project (2012)
• Only Murders in the Building
• Ozark
• And Just Like That…
• The Bold Type
• Echoes (Netflix series regular)
• Charmed (guest role)
• Christmas Ever After (Lifetime film)
• The Chance to Fly (children’s book)
• Cut Loose (children’s book)