In 2011, Stroker made an appearance in the short, I Was a Mermaid and Now I'm a Pop Star. Then in 2012, Stroker auditioned for The Glee Project and was cast for the 12 episode series. Ali made it to the final episode and placed second, earning a guest role on Glee. In 2013, Ali played Betty Pillsbury, Ms. Pilsbury's niece on Glee in Season 4, Episode 14 "I Do".