# @michigandaily on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DY27Gd3vn4E
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65972220-michigandaily-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-27T22:04:12.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Michigan Daily (@michigandaily) — https://gondola.cc/michigandaily

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#Arts: Actress Helen Shen has felt a pull towards the stage since she was a little girl. From practicing piano to being part of a theater group, the spotlight has become an undeniable aspect of her character. Her passion for art kept her performing throughout college before moving on to Broadway after graduating. 

Helen has participated in a range of performances that have challenged her, excited her and fulfilled her artistically. Her first stage performances were off-Broadway in “Teeth” and “The Lonely Few,” and in regional gigs such as her role as Lisa in “Mamma Mia!” Recently, she starred in the Tony-winning “Maybe Happy Ending” and the highly anticipated cult-classic sequel “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The experiences she had working on these projects, coupled with her time at the University of Michigan, have formed her appreciation for the artistry of stage performance and acting. 

In an interview with The Michigan Daily, School of Music, Theatre & Dance alumna Helen Shen shares these experiences and details how professional musical theater have shaped her acting career. 

To read more, click the link in our bio.

✍️: Michelle Wu

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