She debuted for the New Zealand women's national side, the Black Ferns, on 16 October 1999 against Canada at Palmerston North.

[1][2] In 1999, Lili'i was part of an unofficial Samoan Manusina team that was invited to the Hong Kong 7s.

She was born to Tuala Tele’a Lili'i, a social worker, and Margaret, a registered nurse.

She played netball, tennis and badminton in her youth and spent two years of high school at St Mary's College in Vaimoso, Samoa.

[1] She is married to Danny Leaoasavai'i, Dawn Raid Entertainment founder and former rapper Brotha D. They have two children.