Michèle Edith A'Court ONZM (born 1961)[1] is a New Zealand comedian, writer and feminist.
She was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the entertainment and comedy industries, in the 2023 New Year Honours.
A'Court trained in journalism, and has a degree in English literature and drama from Victoria University of Wellington.
[4] She saw comedy as a vehicle for social activism as a feminist as well as making people feel 'better about life'.
[5] In stand-up A'Court has toured New Zealand and performed around the world including Las Vegas, Edinburgh, and Vancouver.