In New York, he has performed as a member of the Chicago City Limits National Touring Company, as well as with the CCL resident company. He has improvised in the long-running Made Up Musical as well as the Monday Night Musical, Organatron, Ka-Baam, The Ninja, Blackout, Caligula and Chairman Golem.

He performs with Lincoln Center's Meet the Artist Series: Improvisation as well as leading improv workshops for Broadway's Schubert Theater. He has taught improv and musical improv at Chicago City Limits and the PIT.

Michael has studied with T.J and Dave, Michael Delaney, Billy Merrit, Julie Brister, Victor Varnado, Paul Scheer, Bob Dassie and The Big Gay Sketch Show's Stephen Guarino.

His acting teachers include the legendary Fred Chappell and the even more legendary Jose Quintero.

He's also lyracist and singer for a band: www.myspace.com/thinskinjonny

He feels both lucky and grateful.