Asali Naimah is The Work-Live-Play Strategist and the visionary behind Empowered By Asali, where she masters the intersection of professional presence and embodied movement. Her artistic foundation was forged at the Pittsburgh School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) and further matured while performing with Ebony Fire at Hampton University and founding the inclusive Majestic Dance Troupe.

A seasoned professional performance artist with international credits in Turkey and Egypt, Asali’s expertise in MENA (Middle Eastern and North African) dance is rooted in deep, long-term study with world-renowned masters. Her lineage includes extensive training with the legendary Serena Wilson, Virginia Mendes of Miami, Yousry Sharif, Cinzia Purificato and Jasmin Jahal.

Currently serving on the faculty at the Old Town School of Folk Music, Asali brings her passion for inclusivity and mastery to the Fiercely Feminine series at Space Share Lab. Here, she empowers women to reclaim their grace and confidence, contributing to the vibrant artistic legacy of Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood.