Michelle Murray Wells is an award-winning actor, director, producer, and executive coach with over thirty years of experience bringing stories—and people—to life. She took her first acting class at the age of nine and the stage has held her heart ever since. Her work spans film, theatre, and the boardroom, where she now helps leaders command the room with the same confidence and clarity as a seasoned performer.

Michelle earned her BA in Theatre from Meredith College in Raleigh in 2003 and her MA in Theatre Education from Emerson College in Boston in 2014. She’s trained internationally, including studying Linklater voice work with Kristin Linklater herself, the Meisner Technique with Dominic Kelly in London, and Acting for Film with Ken Cheeseman in Boston.

After returning to Raleigh, Michelle founded Sonorous Road Theatre & Film Studio, an arts education center and performance venue that gave independent theatre groups a much-needed home. More recently, she co-founded VixenTheatreCompany.com with the mission of helping people move through the world fearlessly and unapologetically.

In 2019, she joined Saint Mary’s School as the Theatre Director, where she empowers the next generation of women to speak up, take space, and own the room. Today, Michelle brings her sharp eye for performance and storytelling into the executive world, coaching leaders to communicate with clarity, authenticity, and presence.

When she’s not helping executives find their voice, you’ll likely find her on her boat, in a rehearsal studio, on a film set, or somewhere abroad with a backpack full of snacks. She’s also the proud mother of three brilliantly fierce children who constantly remind her that the most important (chaotic) show is at home.