Zani has a background in the fine Arts, Dressmaking and designing, songwriting, traditional leather hand stitching, (for the Royal Guard), and work in props for T.V and Film. Zani has studied dance, theatre, and acting, and has appeared as a presenter, worked as an extra, and contributed songs used in a Channel 4 series. She has also worked as a wardrobe assistant, colourist designer, makeup artist, and Body Piercer (studied with Gauntlet U.S.A). Zani was also an active member of an arts co-operative called 'The Caned Toad Cafe', working at venues and festivals, featuring U.V spectacular underworld psychedelic fish and sea creatures, as well as workshops for adults and children.