Ali Dressel

Ali has had the honor of working primarily as a performer and manager at festivals, fairs, and events all over the world. She specializes in immersive experiences as a dancer, clown, actor, mermaid, and interactive character. With degrees in theatre and marine science, she always strives to create meaningful experiences that are captivating, inspiring, and impactful. Currently, she is pursuing her Master's degree in marine conservation at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD with an emphasis on using the performing arts to engage, inform, and empower people to take action toward ocean conservation and sustainability. 

“I chose Shuri from Black Panther because she is a cat through and through, she values science, and she vows to fight for social and environmental justice.” — Ali