Ali Samaei is a Professional Actor based in Melbourne. He is a graduate of the Diploma of Stage and Screen Performance from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).

Notable roles include Oedipus in Oedipus Rex, Iago in Othello, Jack Worthing in The Importance of Being Earnest, Gomez Addams in The Adams Family, as well as lead roles in works by the great Jane Austen and Agatha Christie.

Ali is most passionate doing the classics and he is very excited to be making his Melbourne Shakespeare Company debut in their infectious summer-time season and bringing joy to their lovely audiences.