Melissa van der Schyff (sometimes stylized Melissa Van Der Schyff[1])
is a Canadian award-winning actress, singer, comedian and songwriter
who is best known for her work on Broadway. She was nominated for a
2012 Drama Desk Award[2] and Outer Critics Circle Award[3] for
"Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical" for originating the role
of Blanche Barrow in the Broadway Musical Bonnie & Clyde, which opened
at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City on 1 December
2011.[4][5][6]Born in South Africa and raised in Canada, during her
younger years, van der Schyff aspired to become a jazz singer, noting
Miles Davis and John Coltrane as inspirations to her.[7] She performed
at various shows around her hometown when she was just 15[7] earning a
General Motors Award for Excellence for Jazz Vocals as well as
performing live on CBC Radio. Melissa graduated summa cum laude from
the College of Santa Fe (Now named Santa Fe University of Art and
Design) with her B.F.A in Acting and a Minor in Music.[8] She also
studied at The British American Drama Academy in London, England as
well as with Lily Parker of the Actor's Studio.[7][8]Melissa worked in
TV and film in Los Angeles as well as performing in many premiere west
coast theaters including The Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre, South
Coast Repertory, Kirk Douglas Theatre and La Jolla Playhouse.
is a Canadian award-winning actress, singer, comedian and songwriter
who is best known for her work on Broadway. She was nominated for a
2012 Drama Desk Award[2] and Outer Critics Circle Award[3] for
"Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical" for originating the role
of Blanche Barrow in the Broadway Musical Bonnie & Clyde, which opened
at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City on 1 December
2011.[4][5][6]Born in South Africa and raised in Canada, during her
younger years, van der Schyff aspired to become a jazz singer, noting
Miles Davis and John Coltrane as inspirations to her.[7] She performed
at various shows around her hometown when she was just 15[7] earning a
General Motors Award for Excellence for Jazz Vocals as well as
performing live on CBC Radio. Melissa graduated summa cum laude from
the College of Santa Fe (Now named Santa Fe University of Art and
Design) with her B.F.A in Acting and a Minor in Music.[8] She also
studied at The British American Drama Academy in London, England as
well as with Lily Parker of the Actor's Studio.[7][8]Melissa worked in
TV and film in Los Angeles as well as performing in many premiere west
coast theaters including The Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre, South
Coast Repertory, Kirk Douglas Theatre and La Jolla Playhouse.
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