Michelle M. Shadday was born 30th of January 1964. She was raised in Williamsport PA. By Patricia L. Shadday-Brown and Joseph H. Brown. Graduating from Williamsport Area High School. After high school she served 9 years in the Army. She attended Pennsylvania Technical College. Received her AA in Food and Hospitality Management and Certificate in Culinary Arts. Michelle received a Professional Baking Certificate from Renton Technical College. On her 50th birthday she decided to return to acting after the death of her childhood mentor, James Symmons.