- Was the singing and dancing opening act for Tiny Tim ("Tiptoe Through the Tulips").
- Delivered "Strip-O-Grams" to celebrities such as Andy Warhol and designer Halston.
- Was offered a dancing gig in Saudi Arabia, but declined.
- In the 1980s performed as a dancer in New York nightclubs such as The Red Parrot and The Cat Club.
- Was offered a singing contract in Japan, but declined.
- At one time her song repertoire included about 20 in Japanese.
- Modeled for art classes at New York University and The Art Students League. Also modeled for artwork on the covers of novels such as "Beware the Bequest."
- As Miss Big Apple, made appearances on "AM New York", "Midday Live" and The Joe Franklin Show (1950).
- Displayed her talents as a magician's assistant at Resorts International Casino in Atlantic City (NJ) and on The March of Dimes Telethon alongside the illusionist Richiardi Jr..
- In 1984 appeared on the nationally syndicated matchmaking television program, "Love Songs". After receiving a multitude of letters from men all over the country who were eager to date her, Michelle responded to only one--a Manhattan engineer. Within a few months he proposed marriage but she turned him down. She stated, "I will marry for one reason only: love. If that element is missing from a relationship, there is no relationship.".
- New York, NY: An Autobiography of Michelle Maren selected for the 2013 IFP (Independent Filmmaker Project) Spotlight on Documentaries during Independent Film Week at Lincoln Center. (September 2013)
- Creating a one-woman show using classic American standards to tell the story of her life. (2015)
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