Ali Stroker is an American actress and singer. Stroker is the first actress who uses a wheelchair for mobility known to have appeared on a Broadway stage and also the first to be nominated for and to win a Tony Award. She was a finalist on the second season of The Glee Project and later appeared as a guest star on Glee in 2013. Stroker played the role of Anna in Deaf West’s 2015 revival of Spring Awakening. Stroker won 2019 the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance in Oklahoma!
What is Ali Stroker known for?
- An American singer and actress.
- Her work in theatre.
Ali Stroker made history at the 73rd annual Tony Awards on Sunday night. The “Oklahoma!” actress became the first wheelchair user to win a Tony, a huge moment for the disability community in regards to representation.
“This award is for every kid who is watching tonight who has a disability, who has a limitation or a challenge, who has been waiting to see themselves represented in this arena – you are,” Stroker said as she held the trophy for her role as Ado Annie in the Broadway revival.
But no ramp, temporary or permanent, had been built from the audience seats to the stage at New York’s Radio City Music Hall. So the 31-year-old actress had to wait in the wings in case she won. She was conveniently backstage because the organizers of the awards show had Stroker perform her saucy rendition of the song “I Can’t Say No” from “Oklahoma!” shortly before the nominees for her category were called.
The awards show pulled off this little stunt in order for Stroker to receive her individual Tony. But due to the lack of accessibility, she was not on stage with the rest of the “Oklahoma!” cast and crew when the show won the award for “Best Revival of a Musical.”
Producer Eva Price and most of the cast and crew of “Oklahoma!” accept the award for Best Revival of a Musical during the 2019 Tony Awards. Both of those moments were a stark reminder to the disability community, and its advocates, that ableism, or discrimination against those who are disabled, is still rampant in today’s society despite Stroker’s history-making win.
Who are the parents of Ali Stroker?
Back to her early life, Stroker grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey with her parents, Jody Schleicher and Jim Stroker, as well as an older brother, Jake, and a younger sister, Tory. Her birth name is Alyson Mackenzie Stroker.
At the age of two, Stroker was in a car accident that left her unable to walk due to a spinal cord injury. She is a wheelchair user, due to being paralyzed from the chest down. At the age of 7, she saw her first Broadway show and realized at that moment that was what she wanted to do. Ever since then she was determined because there were no role models for girls in wheelchairs on Broadway.
Concerning her education, Stroker was educated at Ridgewood High School. She starred in school musicals and was a senior class president in her high school. Later, Stroker trained with the Summer Musical Theater Conservatory program at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey. In 2009, Ali became the first actress in a wheelchair to earn a degree from the New York University Tisch Drama Department, with a degree in Fine Arts.
When did Ali Stroker pursue her career in the acting field?
- Ali Stroker began her professional career in 2011. She landed a minor role in the short film I Was a Mermaid and Now I’m a Pop Star. Her breakthrough role came in 2012 where she starred in the reality TV series The Glee Project. She reached the finals but was unable to win.
- Since then she has had appearances in the TV series Glee (2013), Faking It (2014-2015), Ten Days in the Valley (2017), Lethal Weapon (2018), Drunk History (2018), Instinct (2018).
- Stroker is also known for her work in theatre. She portrayed Anna in the theatre play Spring Awakening (2015-2016), and in Oklahoma! (2018-2019) as Ado Annie.
- Outside of acting, she holds the national record in wheelchair racing and sings in Mezzo-Soprano. Ali Stroker also appeared inThe Glee Project alongside fellow contestants Blake Jenner, Aylin Bayramoglu, Tyler Ford, etc.
Did Ali Stroker honor with the award?
She has been nominated for Barrymore Award and was won 2019’s Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical and 2019’s Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical.
Stroker became the first disabled person to win the Tony Award.
Is Ali Stroker in the relationship? Who is her boyfriend?
Reflecting on her personal life, She is currently dating her boyfriend David Perlow. They have not shared their plans to marry, have children.
Similarly, Stroker has identified as bisexual and had dated fellow The Glee Project contestant, Dani Shay in 2012. But she and her girlfriend soon broke up.
Further, Stroker is a co-chair of Women Who Care, which supports the United Cerebral Palsy of New York City. She is a founding member of Be More Heroic, an anti-bullying campaign that tours the country connecting with thousands of students each year. Stroker has gone to South Africa with ARTS InsideOut where she has held theater classes and workshops for women and children affected by HIV and AIDS.
How much net worth Ali Stroker owns?
According to various online sources, Ali’s estimated net worth somewhere around $ 4 Million at present. However, Ali’s salary is yet to be disclosed. In the case of disclosure, we will let you know.
Further, Her primary net worth & income comes from being Stage Actress.
How tall is Ali Stroker?
Observing her body physics, Ali has a pair of blue eyes and blonde hair color. She used 38B bra size and her bust size is 38 inches. Apart from that, her other body information is yet to be revealed. in the case of revealed, we will let you know.
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