Michelle Barbera

Michelle is an artist, comedian, and writer based in Boston, MA. She has performed, written, and produced comedy in Boston for almost two decades. She co-founded and co-directs the Women in Comedy Festival, which has been sponsored by HBO for three years, and was founded eleven years ago as an opportunity to celebrate female comedians and connect them with audiences and industry. In 2018,, WICF launched a successful short film and screenplay competition, alongside a pitch competition.

She was a member of ImprovBoston’s mainstage for over four years and co-directed the Tribe Theatre. Michelle has directed numerous improv troupes, sketch shows, and has taught improv master classes and workshops. Her work has screened at the Independent Television Festival, Boston Film Festival, Filmapalooza, and her personal favorite, the Zompire Film Festival. A graduate of Smith College with a BA in studio art, Michelle is also an illustrator and graphic designer and has had her work featured in children’s books, advertising, branding , packaging, editorial, and educational materials.