By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current
Michelle Gibbons, owner of Michelle Gibbons Presents, is on a mission to revolutionize the way history is experienced. By combining her infectious energy and passion for storytelling, she makes history come alive to modern audiences through her costume portrayals and lecture presentations.
Gibbons will portray Carol Burnett at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, at the Geneseo Public Library.
Gibbons started working as the marketing director for her father, Jim Gibbons’ business (Jim Gibbons Historical Presentations) in 2012, which blossomed into a full-time career for her.
After graduating from Northern Illinois University in 2008 with a double major in Journalism and English and a minor in Political Science, Gibbons worked as an editor, staff reporter, and freelance writer for local and nationwide newspapers and magazines for more than 15 years.
Information received from the Geneseo Public Library stated, “Michelle will light up the room with smiles and laughter as she portrays Carol Burnett. She will discuss Carol’s most famous movie and television roles.”
“Michelle greatly enjoys working with audiences of all ages through in-person and virtual programs. She offers presentations seven days a week for libraries, senior centers, senior organizations, park districts, townships, villages, businesses, museums, colleges, and more.”
