After studying English Writing and Computer Science at Florida State University, Michelle moved back home to Miami to continue pursuing her passions for acting and modeling.

She had two recurring roles playing a Police Officer on Prime-time hit TV shows, 9-1-1 working opposite Angela Bassett and Peter Krause created by show-runner and executive producer Tim Minear and Ryan Murphy.

[3] Michelle was born in Miami, Florida, the youngest of 2 children from Michael Bernard, an electrical engineer and computer consultant for IBM, and Edie Grossman, a medical technologist and lab technician.

Michelle then booked her first model casting at age 15, a runway show at The Fashion Mall in Plantation, Fl, with a special appearance by Beverly Hills, 90210 star Luke Perry.

Through Casting Director Ed Arenas, Michelle auditioned for various commercials and print ads on South Beach, and eventually booked Any Given Sunday.

Michelle worked with Michael for 6 months and accredits him to helping her make strong choices about character and back-story and knowing how to feel confident in the audition room.

Michelle also worked with Bobbie Chance at Expressions Unlimited and continued to perfect her craft at Improv at the famed Groundlings in Hollywood.

[5] Michelle was honored to be a part the first run of the World Debut of the hilarious play entitled "Married People: A Comedy" which opened February 23, 2017, at The Zephyr Theater in Hollywood.

Celebrities in attendance included Jerry Seinfeld, Lea Thompson, Mark Feuerstein, Amy Pietz, Teresa Ganzel and Paul Reiser.