Michelle Moriarty is a graduate of the Boston College of Fine Arts and is an actress and director, based in Manhattan.

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(00:00) Journey to New York and Getting Signed

(03:42) Discovering Acting in High School

(07:55) Being Seen and Encouraged by Family

(11:20) Theater as a Safe Space from Anxiety

(15:38) Shyness, School Dynamics, and Early Validation

(20:17) Realizing a Natural Gift for Acting

(24:11) The BU Audition Process and College Decision

(30:08) The “Locals” Performances and Artistic Weirdness

(35:30) Embracing Abstract Art and Visceral Theater

(39:25) Graduating, Getting Signed, and Early Career Breaks

(44:00) Losing Representation and Bouncing Back

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