Michelle is a professional actor, director, and producer who has over thirty years of experience in the industry. She began acting at the age of nine and soon developed a deep love for directing, coaching, and producing. She completed her BA in Theatre from Meredith College in Raleigh in 2003. She then earned her MA in History in 2008 and her MA in Theatre Education from Emerson College in Boston, MA in 2014.  

While at Emerson, Michelle focused her studies on acting and acting coaching. In Boston, Michelle had the opportunity to perform as Alice in You Can't Take it With You, Annie in All in the Timing, and Medea in Emerson College’s modern adaptation of the Greek tragedy. She has studied film under Peter Kelley and Ken Cheeseman, acting with Amanda Hennessy and Chelsea Cipolla, and directing with Maureen Shea. 

In 2013, Michelle spent time living in London where she studied Linklater voice with Kristin Linklater, Meisner acting with Dominic Kelly, and the Alexander Technique for Performers with Brita Forsstrom. After relocating back to Raleigh, NC, Michelle founded Sonorous Road Theatre & Film Studio, a local arts education center and performance venue for independent theatre groups. She also recently co-founded VixenTheatreCompany.com with the mission of helping others move through life fearlessly and unapologetically themselves.

In 2019, Michelle accepted the position as Theatre Director at Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh and is the proud mother of three beautifully fierce children. When she is not coaching executives, acting for film, or producing theatre, she enjoys time on her boat or exploring new countries.