Melissa Aquiles
is a Portuguese-American actor, comedian, writer, and director. If it requires transformative storytelling, she’s in. She runs a production company with her husband/creative partner where they love to make genre defying comedy.
She’s performed all over NYC at institutions such as Joe’s Pub, Upright Citizens Brigade, Second City, Union Hall, Club Cumming, Green Room 42, The PIT, Caroline’s and plenty of makeshift stages in bars, backyards, and stores.
COMEDY
Commercials, Under 5’s, Musicals, Improv & more.
DRAMA
Featured Roles, Day Player, Co-Stars, Monologues
ACTING REELS
CURRENT
Performing twice a month at UCB with WET on LLoyd Night.Playing LARS in Boyband The Musical
📍We recently sold out Joe’s Pub. Stay tuned for what’s next!
Follow my series where I try to land niche jobs! Currently: Grand High Witch at Headland Hotel in Cornwall.📺 Follow the Journey: [Instagram]
Directed my first short film.🎬 Updates coming soon!
Jack & Melissa’s Second Short Film, Just Lie made its debut in LA!
📸 Follow along for more updates: [Instagram]
UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS
Photo Gallery
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What The Hell Improv at UCB (photo by Koby Garcia)
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What The Hell Improv at UCB (Photo by Koby Garcia)
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Second City Mainstage
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Actors Under 5 Sketch Show (Photo by Arin Sangurai)
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Boyband The Musical at UCB (photo by Mindy Tucker)
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Earth Day Show at Littlefield (photo by Mindy Tucker)
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Earth Day Show at Littlefield (photo by Mindy Tucker)
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📸 Yellowbelly Photo
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Midsummer Night's Dreamier at Under St. Marks
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Kennedy Center Directing Fellowship
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"Will You Please Hit Me" Short Film
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Boogiemanja
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New Sh*t Show at Club Cumming
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Joyride at The Pleasure Chest
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Boyband The Musical
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Henry David Thoreau Campaign
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Boston Globe Feature
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📸 Yellowbelly Photo
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Jenny's Birthday at Union Hall
