Michelle Best(II)

Michelle Best (AEA- SAG- AFTRA) holds an MFA from the Actors' Studio at the New School University. Michelle created, directed, and executive produced "Halfway There," a scenario based sit-com pilot which became an "Official Selection Finalist" in the 2009 New York Television Festival. Michelle was again invited as an "Official Artist" in 2011. She had a leading role in both productions. She guest starred with Wanda Sykes and Cynthia Nixon on "Alpha House", starring John Goodman, She is very proud to be on Amazon Prime's first original series. She originated the role of "Sarah" in Dan McCormick's "Saving the Life of Jimmy McCLintock", which premiered at the Actors' Studio this fall and is now in production development. Her leading Off Broadway role in "Women in the Pit" (as Rev. E. R. George), was AUDELCO nominated for "Dramatic Production of the Year", and "Outstanding Ensemble Performance." Her role as Ellie Blank in "Faith On Line" also received the same nominations through the Billie Holiday Theatre. Michelle raises two teenage daughters in Midtown Manhattan and developed "Just Breathe," a comic series about her first hand experience surviving widowhood in NYC. Her sold out one woman show, "Close the Door: Open the Widow," also delves into the comedy of grief. Michelle volunteers as a frequent moderator for the non-profit SAG Foundation in NYC, and as a host and M.C. for the Professional Performing Arts School.