About Us

Anjoli Michelle
 Founder, President & Artistic Soul

Anjoli Michelle is a classically trained violinist, singer, poet, and multi-genre performer whose work moves fluidly between tradition and reinvention. Rooted in conservatory study and expanded at Berklee College of Music, where she explored folk, rock, jazz, blues, contemporary, and gospel traditions, her artistry resists confinement to a single lane. She has performed as a soloist and alongside professional orchestras across the United States, and her poetry has appeared in respected online literary journals. A Berklee graduate with highest honors, she also brings experience serving on nonprofit and music organization boards. As Founder and President of I, Muse, Anjoli curates live arts experiences where music and language intersect, and where inspiration is not consumed, but shared.

Dr. Chris  L. Clayton

Board of Directors

Dr. Chris L. Clayton brings decades of experience in performance psychology to his role as Treasurer and Board Member of I, Muse. As founder of the Clayton Hypnosis Clinic in Virginia Beach, he specializes in optimizing music performance and eliminating performance anxiety, working with professional musicians to strengthen focus, confidence, and resilience under pressure. With doctorates in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Psychology, he teaches advanced techniques that unlock potential and sustain high-level performance. An avid collector of guitars, drums, and other instruments, Dr. Clayton maintains a deep appreciation for musicianship and the discipline behind artistic excellence. At I, Muse, he provides financial stewardship and strategic oversight, supporting the organization’s continued growth and cultural impact.