While training as a Level 10 and Elite gymnast she attended and graduated from Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, Illinois.

[1] Anna qualified to the Senior Elite level in 2004, competing the US National Championships in both 2004 and 2005 before being recruited by the UCLA Bruins.

Li also made a guest appearance on the ABC Family television show, Make It Or Break It.

In July 2011, Li formally returned to the elite level by competing at the American Classic, placing first on uneven bars and third on balance beam.

[7] Li was chosen as an alternate along with Elizabeth Price and Sarah Finnegan for the 2012 London Olympics team after placing third on the uneven bars at the Trials.