Ali grew up in South Whitley, Indiana. She attended Butler University and received a Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a minor in French and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting. As a music educator and conductor she has worked with volunteer and professional musicians between the ages of 4 and adult. She served as the conducting fellow of the 180-voice Indianapolis Symphonic Choir and sang at their recent performance in Carnegie Hall. Having worked in children's music ministry for five years, Ali is excited to move into full-time music ministry working with both children and adults.