Melody Butiu has performed as an actress and singer across the country and overseas. She has appeared in the films, Blood Ransom and Atonal. Her Television credits include, "Raising Hope," "NCIS," "Melissa & Joey," "Harry's Law, " "True Blood, " "No Ordinary Family," "Desperate Housewives," "Modern Family," "Samantha Who," "Cold Case," "Without A Trace," "Rules Of Engagement," "Scrubs," "Invasion," and "General Hospital." With a vibrant theatre career, she has performed in the world premiere productions of "The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow" (Pulitzer Prize nominated), "Shipwrecked" (by Donald Margulies, starring Gregory Itzin), "Helen" (Getty Villa), "Nightmare Alley" (Geffen Playhouse), "Calligraphy" (Playwrights' Arena), "Long Season" (Perseverance Theatre in Alaska), "A Winter People"(Theatre @ Boston Court), "The Theory of Everything" (Singapore Rep and East West Players), "A Perfect Wedding" (Kirk Douglas Theatre), "Celebration of the Lizard" (San Diego Rep), "Dogeaters" and "Boy" (La Jolla Playhouse), as well as in productions of "A Little Night Music" (East West Players), "Long Story Short" (San Diego Rep), "36 Views" (Geva/Portland Center Stage/Laguna Playhouse), "Hair"(Reprise!), and "Golden Child" (EWP). Melody will play Estrella in David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's musical, "Here Lies Love" at The Public Theater in New York City.