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Ep. 59: From Glee to Oklahoma, Tony Award-winner Ali Stroker Reveals Her Greatest Role

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Ali Stroker joins the pod squad for an honest, inspiring conversation about breaking barriers on Broadway and beyond. From her historic win for Oklahoma! to navigating an industry not always built for inclusivity, Ali shares how she turned challenges into opportunities.

Ali Stroker is a Tony Award-winning actress, singer, and advocate who has made history as a trailblazer for performers with disabilities. In 2015, she broke new ground as the first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway, starring in Deaf West Theatre’s acclaimed revival of Spring Awakening. er portrayal of Ado Annie in the 2019 Broadway revival of Oklahoma! earned her a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, marking another historic first. Beyond the stage, she has appeared in television series such as Only Murders in the Building, Ozark, and Echoes. Committed to advocacy, Stroker co-founded Be More Heroic, an anti-bullying campaign, and has led theater workshops for women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Her motto, "Turning Your Limitations Into Your Opportunities," reflects her dedication to empowering others through the arts.

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Ali Stroker joins the pod squad for an honest, inspiring conversation about breaking barriers on Broadway and beyond. From her historic win for Oklahoma! to navigating an industry not always built for inclusivity, Ali shares how she turned challenges into opportunities.

Ali Stroker is a Tony Award-winning actress, singer, and advocate who has made history as a trailblazer for performers with disabilities. In 2015, she broke new ground as the first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway, starring in Deaf West Theatre’s acclaimed revival of Spring Awakening. er portrayal of Ado Annie in the 2019 Broadway revival of Oklahoma! earned her a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, marking another historic first. Beyond the stage, she has appeared in television series such as Only Murders in the Building, Ozark, and Echoes. Committed to advocacy, Stroker co-founded Be More Heroic, an anti-bullying campaign, and has led theater workshops for women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Her motto, "Turning Your Limitations Into Your Opportunities," reflects her dedication to empowering others through the arts.

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