Michaela Pistilli (she/her) is an Actor, Screenwriter, Director and Acting Coach. Some of her onscreen acting credits include: iCarly on Nickelodeon, Criminal Minds on CBS, Hot in Cleveland with Betty White, a film with Lionsgate, and National commercials for McDonalds, Coke Zero, Cellular South, Charter Communications, and more! Her best-known role is Disney XD's Labrats, currently streaming on Disney+.

At the young age of fourteen Michaela also became a screenwriter, and director; producing her own original theater shows, which gained television and newspaper press, winning her an award with 100 Woman Strong. Since then she has had the opportunities to submit her screenplays to Disney Channel and has sold to Rock Wayne Studios, whom she also worked for as a Screenwriter and Director, bringing her television pilot to life. To add, Michaela is an acting coach of over 10 years helping aspiring and working actors young and old. Pulling from her own personal experience working with Top LA acting coaches and production companies, she brings a professional but also relatable coaching experience to her students. At the end of the day, Michaela is passionate about helping young actors get to the next level and maneuver the acting industry, without compromise.