Melessie made her short film debut this fall in Final Decision with Righteous Ministries International (RMI) Media and Kirby Love Productions in Atlanta, Georgia. It can be found here on Amazon Prime.
Melessie performed as a principal with Norwegian Cruiselines on the Norwegian Escape in the Tony Award-Winning musical, After Midnight.
Melessie toured as Nana, Amelia and Divine Intervention in Pushcart Players’ The Velveteen Rabbit: Reborn.
Melessie performed as Effie White in Alhambra Theatre & Dining's Dreamgirls this past spring.
Melessie performed in Irving Street Rep's annual Faces of Black History Tour sponsored by McDonald's during Black History Month 2017.
Melessie performed in the ensemble of A Sign of the Times at Delaware Theatre company this past December.