Meshelle, Actress/Comedienne/Humorist, was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Educated in the Public School System, graduating from a Historically Black Institution, Bowie State University (1994), Shields is currently on a leave-of-absence as a doctoral level student in Temple University's School Psychology Program. During her undergraduate tenure, Shields toured the college circuit as lead actress in "The Wiz" as Dorothy, "Dreamgirls" as Deena Jones, and "Ain't Misbehavin" as Nell Carter. Meshelle has lectured as a Humorous, servicing the Department of Mental Hygiene State of Maryland, NASA, Department of Social Services, Catholic Charities, as well as private organizations. Meshelle has performed at the NAACP National Convention's Act-So dinner and the Sally Jesse Raphael Show- in both settings she received standing ovations. Meshelle was featured on a five-city tour with, "The African American Women on Tour (2000), featuring Debbie Allen, Bertice Berry, Marcia Ann Gillespie, Debrena Jackson Gandy and other noted women. In addition, Meshelle has provided opening performances for Patti LaBelle and Regina Belle.