Nikki studied at The Ithaca College School of Music graduating Cum Laude with a BM in Vocal Performance. After college she moved to New York City to continue her pursuit of a life in the arts. 

She sang with professional groups such as the Early Music Foundation of New York and Definitely Dickens Holiday Carolers performing at venues including Escada 5th Avenue and Grand Central Station for a Skype Promotion. Nikki appeared in cabaret shows both with U-Turn Productions in Chicago and in her own one-woman show “14 Faces” at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre in NYC’s Greenwich Village. Her album “Use What You Got” was recorded at Lofish Productions.

In more recent years, she's performed with professional groups around the CNY area. She sang with the R & B band Solstice appearing at venues including Ithacafest, The Dock, The Chapter House and Lot 10. Nikki performed uplifting, multicultural music with The Honey Child Soul Quintet. The group was a recipient of an IPEI Grant to launch the Music for Unity and Social Change Project. They appeared at venues including The Haunt, The Kitchen Theatre and The State Theatre in Ithaca. 

She also played a leading role in an original musical called “One October Midnight” which held its world premier at the Auburn Public Theater. She later performed her one-woman show “The Un-Valentine’s Day Cabaret” at the same location.

Nikki’s also held administrative roles in the performing arts with experience in casting, costumes, stage managing and marketing. She's taught voice, flute, theater, dance and has musically directed shows. She’s also worked in the visual arts and serves as a member of the Public Arts Commission in Auburn, NY.

Her passion extends into the healing arts, as well. Nikki’s taught multiple workshops about wellness and personal growth. She recently earned her MBA from Fitchburg State University and became a certified Career Coach. She currently works as the Assistant Director of Admissions for the Chiropractic program at Northeast College of Health Sciences.

Nikki loves to hike, canoe, write, read, knit, practice yoga, meditate and travel!

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