In March 1955 , Monroe met with Cheryl Crawford , one of the founders of the Actors Studio , and convinced her to introduce her to Lee Strasberg . The next day Lee interviewed her and agreed to accept her as a student . In March 1955 , Monroe met with Cheryl Crawford , one of the founders of the Actors Studio , and convinced her to introduce her to Lee Strasberg , who interviewed her the following day and agreed to accept her as a student .