Alison was born in Summit, New Jersey and grew up in Alexandria, Virginia outside of Washington D.C. She attended Boston University's School of Theatre where she majored in Acting and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also trained at The Accademia del'Arte in Arezzo, Italy and at The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in London, UK. She then moved to New York City and attended The Williamstown Theatre Festival as an apprentice and then as a Non-Equity Actor the following summer. She was chosen as one of the 25 up and coming theatre artists by The Old Vic New Voices. She had the privilege of performing at The Old Vic Theatre in London. In 2011 she moved to Los Angeles pursue more film and television. In 2012 she completed her training with The Upright Citizen's Brigade and performs on several improv teams all around the Los Angeles area.