Michelle grew up in Fargo, North Dakota where she began performing at a young age. She attended Shanley High School where she frequently appeared in their musical theatre productions as well as in the vocal ensemble group. Michelle later studied vocal performance and advertising at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. While continuing her career as a performer, she moved to Los Angeles where she is an actress in television and film. She works in a range of genres, including comedies, dramas, and thrillers, appearing in both Independent and Studio films.