About Michelle

Michelle Pearson is a distinguished and award-winning cabaret performer, singer and creative who is recognised by her powerful and soulful sound, moving interpretations of songs and engaging storytelling in cabaret and theatre.

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Michelle is an accomplished producer, event manager and publicist, and also works as a cook and caterer.

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Born and living in South Australia, Michelle is well known for her hit music and food sensations, Comfort Food Cabaret and Just Desserts which weave together cabaret, storytelling, live music and cooking.

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More recently Michelle has experienced immense success with her new production, Down Under: The songs that shaped Australia (formerly known as Mixtape Australia) which just completed a successful season at the2024 Edinburgh Fringe as the winner of the House of Oz Purse Prize and Fringe World 2024 Best Music Performance. Michelle is the 2024 recipient of the Frank Ford Commission which saw her present her critically acclaimed new work ‘Skinny’ at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival in June.

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Between Comfort Food Cabaret, Just Desserts and Down Under, Michelle has won multiple awards and performed throughout Australia and performed her shows in Copenhagen, London and Edinburgh.

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