I'm a performer and creative professional with roots in musical theatre and film, and I'm fascinated by how stories shape people and culture. My work spans stage and screen—from Matilda the Musical and The Phantom of the Opera to global campaigns and television—while also collaborating behind the scenes with studios like Pulse Films on story-driven content. In addition to performing, I design learning experiences and coach leaders, blending creativity, psychology, and storytelling to connect people through narrative, emotion, and imagination.

Millie Besley

I'm a performer and creative professional with roots in musical theatre and film, and I'm fascinated by how stories shape people and culture. My work spans stage and screen—from Matilda the Musical and The Phantom of the Opera to global campaigns and television—while also collaborating behind the scenes with studios like Pulse Films on story-driven content. In addition to performing, I design learning experiences and coach leaders, blending creativity, psychology, and storytelling to connect people through narrative, emotion, and imagination.

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I’m a performer and creative professional with roots in musical theatre and film, and I’m fascinated by how stories shape people and culture. My work spans stage and screen—from Matilda the Musical and The Phantom of the Opera to global campaigns and television—while also collaborating behind the scenes with studios like Pulse Films on story-driven content. In addition to performing, I design learning experiences and coach leaders, blending creativity, psychology, and storytelling to connect people through narrative, emotion, and imagination.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Learning & Development Specialist / Consultant at Lipsy Group (London) / Victoria's Secret / GAP / NEXT Beauty
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Led adaptable development and culture strategy across a fashion & retail client portfolio, designing and delivering leadership development, wellbeing, culture change and core skills workshops. Partnered with HR to align goals for leadership, talent, and culture; created workshops, coaching sessions, online learning, and quarterly progress reporting; collaborated with senior stakeholders across multiple time zones to drive a consistent learning agenda.
Freelance Learning & Development Consultant at Self-employed / Freelance
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Delivered bespoke learning and development solutions across APAC; designed e-learning modules and VR experiences for IAG; focused on supporting frontline consultants to recognise and respond to customer vulnerability with empathy, professionalism, and clarity. Coordinated with stakeholders across Europe to tailor content, facilitated workshops and coaching sessions, and produced deliverables including online learning content and training materials.
Ensemble, Acrobat, Understudy Mrs Wormwood at G&T Productions
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Performer in Matilda the Musical; responsibilities included ensemble performance, acrobatics, and understudy for Mrs Wormwood.
Actor | Ensemble at English National Ballet
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Actor/ensemble member in Raymonda at London Coliseum.
Wendy at Circa Theatre
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Performed as Wendy in Peter Pan.
Meg Giry at G&T Productions
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Meg Giry in The Phantom of the Opera (G&T Productions, Wellington).
Jammes (Meg equivalent) at Ken Hills, Tokyo
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Role as Jammes (Meg equivalent) in The Phantom of the Opera.
Dancer at Pride & Prejudice & Zombies
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Dancer in Pride & Prejudice & Zombies (Dir. Burr Steers).
Dancer at Now You See Me 2
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Dancer in Now You See Me 2 (Dir. Jon M. Chu).
Dancer at The Crown
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Dancer in The Crown (Netflix, Season 4).
Dancer at The Crown
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Dancer in The Crown (Netflix, Season 6).
Performer at Pure New Zealand
January 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Still shoot for Pure New Zealand campaign.
Performer at Fisher & Paykel Appliances Campaign
January 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025
Technicians Campaign (AUS) still shoot.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Performing Arts at Whitireia Polytechnic
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts at Whitireia Polytechnic / Wellington Performing Arts College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development at In progress
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate of Coaching
January 1, 2021 - November 4, 2025
Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (DISC) (CPBA)
January 1, 2022 - November 4, 2025
CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Organizational Learning & Development
January 1, 2022 - November 4, 2025
Accredited Coach (AOEC – Academy of Executive Coaching, London)
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Certified Professional Behavioural Analyst (DISC – TTI Success Insights, London)
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Retail, Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Other