Michelle Sherrill was born with an innate talent for storytelling, which she began to cultivate at the tender age of seven by bringing stories to life through the abstract physicality of dance under the guidance of esteemed Ballet Russe ballerinas Nancy Schaffenburg and Natasha Krassovska.
At the time, Michelle was already showing signs of a more hesitant approach, as she confided in her mother, the first female doctoral student in Chemistry at TCU, about her initial desire to quit the classes due to her teacher's unconventional gait, which she described as "walking like a duck."
However, it was her mother's gentle persuasion that encouraged Michelle to overcome her initial impression and continue with the lessons, which ultimately led to her enrollment in a summer performing arts program at Casa Mañana, where she was introduced to the enchanting world of theater and acting, which she fondly remembers as "brilliant and intriguing."
Her first role as the narrator of Edgar Allan Poe's The Masque of the Red Death marked the beginning of a thriving career for Michelle, which would soon take her from the stage to film and eventually into the classroom.
Michelle's teenage years were spent exploring the world and testing its limits, albeit in the vibrant cities of New York and San Francisco. At the age of fourteen, she began studying dance with the prestigious American Ballet Theater, and a year later, she continued her education at the San Francisco Ballet.
Throughout her formative years, Michelle divided her time and talent between New York, California, and Texas, eventually returning to Dallas full-time in her early twenties and focusing on her natural aptitude for acting.
Under the guidance of renowned industry coaches Gail Cronauer and Michelle Condrey, Michelle pursued both theater and film, and is currently studying under Condrey at R.E.A.C.T. Studios, where she has devoted fifteen years and has developed into an inspiring acting instructor in her own right.
Michelle's remarkable repertoire in the arts has also led to her teaching positions at the Center for Dance and Brookhaven College, where she draws upon her Masters of Fine Art in Choreographic Theory from Southern Methodist University.
Her outstanding achievements in the arts have earned her a coveted scholarship from the Meadows School, which covered the complete cost of her educational experience.
