Michelle has had an extensive career primarily as a legitimate stage
actress (classical, contemporary, and musical) and vocalist. She was
born and raised in West Virginia, went to college in Ohio, got her
Equity card in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and her SAG card and career
launch in Chicago, Illinois...and still takes great pride in calling
herself a Chicago actress.
Was at Live Aid, the real one, getting fiberglass splinters in her behind.
She was nominated for a 1992 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Principal Role in a Play for "My Children! My Africa!" at the Wisdom Bridge Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
She was nominated for a 1994 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical for "West Side Story" at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook, Illinois.
She was nominated for a 1994 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Revue for "Blues in the Night" at the Northlight Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.