Michelle had the pleasure of playing Ann Shen in episode 21 “This is Not the End” in season 1 of NEW AMSTERDAM which aired on NBC.

A new medical director breaks the rules to heal the system at America's oldest public hospital.

Created by: David Shulner

Episode Directed by: Michael Slovis

Starring: Ryan Eggold

INSTINCT

Michelle appeared opposite Alan Cumming & Daniel Ings in episode 1 “Stay Gold” in season 2 of INSTINCT which aired on CBS.

A former CIA operative who has since built a "normal" life as a gifted professor and writer, is pulled back into his old life when the NYPD needs his help to stop a serial killer on the loose.

Creator: Michael Rauch

Episode Directed by: Lee Rose

LINCOLN CENTER THEATER PRODUCTION OF RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S THE KING AND I directed by BARTLETT SHER NATIONAL TOUR 2016-2018

One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, THE KING AND I boasts a score which features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and “Something Wonderful.” Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children.

Directed by: Bartlett Sher

Musical Direction by: Ted Sperling

Choreographed by: Christopher Gattelli

FBI

Michelle can be seen opposite Missy Peregrym and Zeeko Zaki in episode 13 “Partners in Crime” in season 1 of the hit series FBI airing on CBS.

Procedural drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the FBI, bringing to bear all the Bureau's skills, intellect and mind-blowing technology to keep New York and the country safe.

Creators: Craig Turk, Dick Wolf

Episode Directed by: Jean de Segonzac

Starring:  Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki

Michelle participated in a 25-minute Zoom play titled “EMPRESS MEI LI LOTUS BLOSSOM” written/directed by Christine Toy Johnson and presented by the Greater Boston Stage Company. It felt amazing to be back in the “virtual” rehearsal room working on a play again with immensely talented women.

A portion of the proceeds was donated to the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund.

The piece was received so well that GBSC asked Christine to write the sequel (Parts 2 &3), which we then premiered 6 months later.

SHAKESPEARE QUARANTINE READING SERIES

Michelle spent a bit of her quarantine time exploring some of Shakespeare’s lesser-known works with a group of artists from across the country as well as across the pond. It was truly thrilling to be a part of such an incredible ensemble.

Some of the plays we read and discussed were CORIOLANUS, MEASURE FOR MEASURE, HENRY VIII, and THE RENEGADO.

ensemble studio theatre’s 37th marathon of one-act plays.  

Michelle participated in the Ensemble Studio Theatre’s 37th Marathon of One Act Plays - Series B. The play was titled “THE GUARD WILL ESCORT YOU TO RUFF-RUFF.”

Directed by: Will Pomerantz

Written by: Carole Real

Move meant - prospect’s 2020 music theater lab

Michelle had the pleasure of working on two of the eight MOVE MEANT 10-minute Musicals presented on February 17th & 18th 2020 at The Ailey Citigroup Theater.

What moves us?  Prospect’s annual Musical Theater Lab brings together 8 writing teams and 8 choreographers to create an evening of original short works inspired by social, political, and artistic movements across history.

Michelle had so much fun participating in this “modern day” version of the classic song “Telephone Hour” from Bye, Bye. Birdie. But instead of corded phones….the news spread via Zoom! The video featured over 50 Live & In Color alumni and was directed by L&IC’s Artistic Director Devanand Janki, produced by L&IC Producing Fellow Lauren Grajewski, and featured filmmaking by Andrew Young, animation by Erika Nardi and musical supervision by Ricky Romano.

Click the image to watch the video.

Michelle was the Production Coordinator and a featured singer for BROADWAY 4 STARFISH “Seasons of Hope” Benefit Concert that took place at THE TRIAD THEATRE NYC on January 31st & February 1st, 2020. The 2 night concert raised over $20K for the STARFISH GREATHEARTS FOUNDATION.

"Starfish Greathearts is a charity that provides funding specifically for children in South Africa who have been orphaned by HIV and HIV related diseases. 25 percent of the poorer population in South Africa is infected with HIV. All money goes directly to support the children. Starfish is an “A” rated 5 star charity that really makes a difference.”

Michelle worked on the set of the feature film L’ODGE d’OOR where she played the supporting role “Tina”.

Have you ever wondered if God is so powerful, why does He permit such misery and suffering in the world? We haven't.

Written by: Preston Miller

Directed by: Preston Miller

Starring: M Xavier O'Connor, Alex Cioffi, Wayne Chang