Ali MacLean is a renowned playwright, filmmaker, and actor, hailing from the esteemed city of Boston, Massachusetts. This talented individual has had the privilege of studying at the prestigious La Jolla Playhouse Conservatory under the guidance of Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff, as well as classical theater with the renowned Tony Church of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Ali's impressive filmography includes a collection of award-winning short films that have been showcased at numerous prestigious festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival, Atlanta Film Festival, Victoria Film Festival, Maryland Film Festival, and the Gen Art series in New York City. Her outstanding performances have earned her a Best Actress nomination at the Method Festival.
In the realm of playwriting, Ali's notable work includes her play "She's Not There," which won the 2018 John Gassner Award and was subsequently named the 2019 Best Production by She NYC Arts. Additionally, she was nominated for a Broadway World Directing Award for the same play. Her play "Wolves At The Door" won the Julie Harris playwriting award and was a semi-finalist for the O'Neill National Playwright's Conference.
Ali's screenplays have garnered significant recognition, with several being semi-finalists for prestigious programs such as the Chesterfield Writer's Project, IFP Filmmakers Program, and Scriptapalooza. Her pilot script, "Lady Killer," was a finalist for the WeScreenplay competition, the Orchard Project Episodic Lab, and won the 2018 Writers For Writers fellowship. Ali is a proud member of the Imagine Impact Creative Network, the 2015 Women In Film Mentorship, and a 2020 alumnus of the Respectability Lab.
Furthermore, Ali has showcased her exceptional writing skills by winning the 2020 David Sedaris Humor Writing Prize and contributing to the 24 Hour Plays Viral Monologues.
Beyond her writing and acting endeavors, Ali has also made a name for herself as a charismatic on-air personality, having hosted radio and podcast shows on cult Los Angeles station Indie 103.1 FM, Sirius, Little Radio, and various online outlets. She is also a published author, solidifying her status as a multifaceted creative force in the entertainment industry.
