A native of Las Vegas and a dual citizen of the United States and Canada, harpist Michelle Gott is ever seeking to expand her creativity through interdisciplinary collaborations, commissions, and improvisation. Through performance and education, Michelle strives to integrate the strengths of classical training while encouraging curiosity and uninhibited creativity. Her interdisciplinary work includes several immersive projects with dance and film, exploring a range of subjects from trauma in abusive relationships to glacial deterioration. In 2024, Michelle founded HarpSparks – an initiative to stretch the sonic possibilities of the harp and its collaborative potential through workshops, performances, and a biannual festival in Ottawa. On the orchestral stage, Michelle has extensive experience subbing as guest principal and second harp with the major orchestras of Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, St. Louis, Phoenix, Houston, Dallas, and others. As soloist, she has appeared at the National Arts Centre and the National Art Gallery in Ottawa, the Brevard Music Festival, Ottawa ChamberFest, and for the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music. Michelle received her BM, MM, and DMA degrees from the Juilliard School, where she studied with Nancy Allen. She is grateful to the many mentors and teachers throughout her life.