Michelle Basili
Vice President, Business Development
Contact: 310.422.9493
Her knowledge, personality and unwavering expertise in the industry makes her a valued asset to her clients and SME team. Michelle’s exceptional and unparalleled services include: Fully understanding her client’s needs and expectations, providing timely and accurate information, securing talent (music, comedians, etc.) and keynote speakers that are the best fit and executing flawless and extraordinary events.
Michelle began her career working for Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in the music department working closely with many of the industry’s top acts. While at CAA, she assumed multiple responsibilities, including booking special events, contract negotiation, and event logistics. In 2010, Michelle joined the SME team. Since then, she has worked diligently to become client’s top pick by specializing and handling all aspects of events with music acts, celebrity speakers and business speakers.
Just some of the celebrities and keynote speakers Michelle has secured for events include: Luke Bryan, Sting, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Tim McGraw, Brothers Osborne, Thomas Rhett, Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Rod Stewart, Lionel Richie, Darius Rucker, Goo Goo Dolls, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, Diana Ross, Doobie Brothers, Steve Miller Band, Earth, Wind and Fire, Viola Davis, Mark Wahlberg, Jason Sudeikis, Simone Biles, Mindy Kaling, Robin Roberts, Shark Tank folks, Gary Vaynerchuk, Marcus Lemonis, Alex Rodriguez, Magic Johnson, Mike Rowe, Peyton Manning, Mel Robbins, Michael Strahan, Michael Phelps, Lindsey Vonn, David Blaine, Jim Gaffigan, Nate Bargartze, Dana Carvey, David Spade, Sebastian Maniscalco, Wayne Brady, Jay Leno and many more.
Michelle prides herself on providing outstanding personalized service to achieve the very best for her clients.
In her free time, Michelle can be found coaching her son’s sports programs, volunteering and fundraising.