Ali J. Eisner facts for kids
Ali J. Eisner is a talented Canadian artist who works behind the scenes in children's television. They are a skilled puppeteer, which means they bring puppets to life. Ali also writes stories, composes music, and directs shows for kids.
Ali has helped create and perform in many children's shows. These shows have appeared on popular channels like The Jim Henson Company, CBC Television, TVOntario, NBC Universal, YTV, PBS, FOX Entertainment, Nick Jr, and the Disney Channel.
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What Ali J. Eisner Does
Ali J. Eisner has many roles in children's entertainment. They are known for their creative work and for making fun content for young audiences.
Puppeteer and Performer
As a puppeteer, Ali makes puppets seem real. They created a popular character called Mamma Yamma for CBC Television. Ali also played "Jay" the Blue Jay on "TVO Kids" for 16 years. This means they were the voice and movements behind the character for a long time!
Ali often works with Canadian musicians. They help bring music videos to life using puppets.
Director and Producer
Ali also directs and produces television shows. They were a director and supervising producer for The Sunny Side Up Show on PBS Kids Sprout. This role involves overseeing the show's creation and making sure everything runs smoothly.
Writer and Composer
For over 25 years, Ali has written stories and composed music for children's television. This means they help create the scripts and songs you hear in your favorite shows.
Recent Projects
Ali continues to work on exciting projects. Recently, they were a puppeteer on Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. They also played a main character named Jae on Supernatural Academy, which you can watch on Peacock.
Awards and Recognition
Ali J. Eisner's work has been recognized with important awards.
Juno Award Winner
At the Juno Awards of 2019, Ali won a special award. They won the Juno Award for Video of the Year for a music video they directed. The video was for the song "No Depression" by the band Bahamas. Ali also did the puppeteering in this award-winning video.
About Ali J. Eisner
Ali J. Eisner is transgender and non-binary. This means their gender identity is different from what people might expect. Ali uses "they/them" pronouns. Using someone's correct pronouns is a way to show respect.
See Also
- Puppetry
- Children's television series
