Complex sentence: During her training in Russia, Makela began working with Michael Chekhov acting technique, which emphasizes use of the imagination to create experiences relevant to the role over use of personal experiences and memory.
Split into simpler sentences: During her training in Russia, Makela began working with Michael Chekhov acting technique. Chekhov Technique emphasizes use of the imagination to create experiences relevant to the role over use of personal experiences and memory.