in 2008, michele performed at a benefit concert, "alive in the world", to aid the twin tower orphan fund. michele has also been active with broadway cares/equity fights aids. for broadway cares, michele has participated in broadway barks, broadway bares, easter bonnet competition and the flea market and grand auction. in october 2010, michele performed at a benefit concert for the painted turtle, a camp for children with illnesses. the concert celebrated the 35th anniversary of "the rocky horror picture show", with michele playing the lead role of janet weiss for the benefit. in february 2011 she performed for the grammy's musicares benefit in los angeles, california. money earned by the event go to help musicians in need.