Nichole Stephens born in Akron, Ohio began her entertainment career at the age of three by singing and dancing. She studied ballet and tap dance for 8 years, while studying at Martell’s School of Dance in Akron, Ohio. She was also a student at the Akron School of Performing Arts for several years and performed regularly at annual shows, contests at the Akron Civic Theatre, and local elementary schools. From elementary school through high school she was active in church, school choirs, a singing group, and orchestra that traveled and performed for a variety of audiences. In the orchestra she played the cello, violin, and bass. Throughout her childhood she played the organ, piano, and drums for her church. She is influenced by gospel,r&b, jazz, soft rock, country, and soul music. She has performed throughout Los Angeles in venues such as The Los Angeles Theatre Center in which she portrayed the role of “Sugar” in the jazz musical titled “Boogie on Down to Central Avenue”, She has also given live performances at Reigns in Beverly Hills, The Knitting Factory in Los Angeles, The Mint in Melrose, The Conga Room, and the Sky Room in Long Beach California. Furthermore, she has performed in Rome, Italy. She writes, arranges, and records her own material. She is currently working on her CD featuring all original material and donates to foundations that help caregivers of autistic family members. She also writes for other artists. She feels it is an honor to use the power of music to inspire, motivate, and bring positive vibes to a world filled with so much negativity. She is a talented singer, musician, songwriter, and feels blessed to use her GOD-given gifts.
