Shannon Ali • Shannon J. Effinger

Shannon Ali, also known as Shannon J. Effinger, is a seasoned freelance writer and arts journalist with over a decade of experience. Currently, Shannon contributes to prominent publications including SPIN Digital Media, The Guardian, WILDSAM, The Washington Post, W Magazine, The New York Times, and NPR as a music critic. Prior freelance engagements include Universal Music Group and Adobe. Shannon holds an MFA in Creative Writing - Nonfiction from Sarah Lawrence College and a BA in English & American Literature from New York University.