Lynette McNiell studied acting and directing in college and earned a BA in theatre from University of Colorado. After graduating, she studied with Stella Adler, Uta Hagen.

As a director and producer, Lynette McNeill’s work has won wide recognition:

"Intermission", an original musical that she co-wrote and directed opened to excellent reviews and had a very successful run.

Lynette produced and directed the West Coast premiere of Elizabeth Swados’ "Runaways" and her award-winning production of...

..."In Rehearsal" won critical acclaim from the Southern California Motion Picture Arts Council. It was the first time a theatrical production had been awarded.

She was subsequently asked to direct at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. She has developed a series with Bristol Cities Productions for Paramount Studios entitled "Mr. and Mrs. Darling."

As a prominent acting teacher, her famed showcases, "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" have introduced some of Hollywood’s top young stars.

Adam Sandler, Ellen DeGeneres, Janeane Garofalo, Giovanni Ribisi, Jason Lee and Adam Goldberg are a few of Lynette's former students.