Originally from Chicago, Melody made her professional acting debut at age six as Skylar in the world premiere of "Dollhouse" directed by Robert Falls at the Goodman Theatre. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, and frequently travels to Los Angeles and New York.

She made her Broadway debut originating the role of Susan Waverly in "Irving Berlin's White Christmas" under the direction of Walter Bobbie and Marc Bruni, a role she also played at the Ordway Theatre in St. Paul and the Wang Center in Boston. Melody was delighted to perform as part of the original Broadway cast of "White Christmas" in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC.

Melody's film credits include " Vice" "Fred Claus" and "A Golden Christmas" as well as "Talking To Strangers" a short film that she wrote, produced, and starred in. She has also appeared in episodes of "Criminal Minds", "The Young and the Restless", "The Fresh Beat Band", and the KTLA morning show.

Melody is a long-time member/mentor of the Entertainment Community Fund's Looking Ahead Program. She is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA.