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Amanda began sewing in elementary school, learning from her mother. She continued developing her skills in college while completing a work-study position in the costume shop at Oral Roberts University.

In 2021, Amanda moved to Oklahoma to co-found Metro Youth Theatre with her sister, Becca. As Artistic Director of Metro Youth Theatre, she designs, creates, and alters costumes for each production, bringing characters and stories to life through her work.

Growing up in California and Kansas, Amanda discovered her passion for theatre in eighth grade. During high school, she performed and apprenticed with Music Theatre Wichita and Music Theatre for Young People in Wichita, Kansas. She continued her studies and performances in theatre, music, and dance throughout college.

Amanda is married to her wife, Wendyle Andrews, whom she met through Metro Youth Theatre. Together, they continue to support and grow the organization they helped build.

Becca graduated in 2017 with a degree in education and went on to teach 2nd grade for four years before stepping back to co-found Metro Youth Theatre with her sister, Amanda Michele. Becca has over 6 years in music theatre, ballet, and tap training, as well as, three years’ experience teaching show choir and music theatre style to youth from 1st-12th grades. She has choreographed 4 full scale musicals multiple choir productions with over 300 students involved and has taught multiple dance and Broadway camps at Oklahoma Children's Theatre. MYT is a non-profit musical theatre for students ages 8-18. Both Becca and Amanda grew up performing and love bringing their passion for musical theatre to a new generation.