Michelle Bester

Michelle Renee Bester was born and raised in the south suburbs of Chicago where she fell in love with the performing arts as an actress at the tender age of 6. 

She’s performed in well over 20 productions (television, film, and theater) here in Chicago, IL, with her most recent role in Black Cypress Bayou (Definition Theatre). 

She has also appeared in Chicago Fire, The RedLine, Electric Dreams, and many more television/film productions. Additionally, she’s been on the creative team for productions at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre (Twelfth Night) (Assistant Director), Definition Theatre (Judy’s Life’s Work) (Director) and at the Black Ensemble Theater (Grandma’s Jukebox, The Real Housewives of Motown) (Writer/Director). 

She thanks her village for the constant support and love and credits God for it all!