David Michaeli
David Michaeli is an actor, musician, model, and business professional based in the Twin Cities.
David graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (BSB Finance & International Business), and has received theatrical training from his alma mater, as well as the Gaiety School of Acting-Dublin and Classical Actor’s Ensemble Shakespeare Institute.
David is grateful to have worked with outstanding Twin Cities theaters such as the Guthrie Theater, Mixed Blood Theater, History Theatre, Six Points Theater, Theater Novi Most, Jackdonkey Productions, Classical Actor’s Ensemble, Frosted Glass Creative, and the Playwright’s Center, among others. He has also starred in film/TV productions featured on Amazon Prime, Tubi, ABC, The History Channel, ABC, as well as nationally- and locally-aired commercials.
David is a proud first-generation American son of Russian & Georgian immigrants.
UPCOMING: Macbeth (Guthrie Theater)
“David Michaeli…gives an impassioned and unforgettable performance.” – Cherry and the Spoon
“David Michaeli is compelling… delivering the character’s confidence and aggression with panache.”– Talkin’ Broadway
“David Michaeli looks a bit like Timothée Chalamet dressed up for his upcoming Bob Dylan biopic role, and serves as a witty troubadour in the story, leading a mix of classic rock medleys.”– MinnPost
“Michaeli brings a raw honesty… avoiding easy sentiment in favor of something more grounded and restrained. His performance builds steadily, and when it breaks through, it hits hard.”-BroadwayWorld
“David…is particularly compelling in his visceral portrayal of a man in pain, both physical and emotional.“-Cherry and the Spoon
About David’s Work
Actor
David has worked consistently throughout the Twin Cities in theater, film/TV, and commercials. He has received training from the Gaiety School of Acting-Dublin, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Classical Actor’s Ensemble Shakespeare Institute, among others. He has a passion for classical text, devised work, multi-media art, and physical transformation. View David’s acting resume.
Musician
David is a classically trained violinist/violist with over 15 years of experience, performing on stages across the Midwest, Germany, Hungary, and Poland. He has performed alongside the Minnesota Orchestra and the Artaria String Quartet, and has taken masterclasses from Ilya Kaler, Erin Keefe, and Ray Shows. He has an immense passion for picking up new instruments to jam with, including guitar (electric/acoustic), tenor saxophone, harmonica, and kazoo.
Digital Marketing, Finance, Operations
David has worked full-time in a variety of roles, ranging from Sales Operations to Marketing to Finance. His skill-set includes Salesforce, Pardot, Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, PowerBI), Google Analytics, Linkedin Ads, Meta Business Suite, Expensify, and more. David holds dual B.S.B. degrees in Finance and International Business from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (2023, magna cum laude).
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