Nikki Martin

Nikki Martin's, a native of southern California, who's a TV actor, chef, and lifestyle speaker. She has worked with many chefs, including Top Chef (2006) winner Michael Voltaggio, Bobby Flay, Jean Georges & Scott Conant. Nikki was born in Long Beach, California and has always had a desire to act on-stage. Her great uncle was Lou Frizzell, who was known for his character, "Dusty Rhodes", on the hit show, Bonanza (1959), and starred in over 30 films throughout the 60's and 70's. Nikki graduated from Aliso Niguel High School in Orange County, CA, ,where she was a champion national cheerleader with a co-ed team for over 4 years, and has been involved in the arts since the age of 13. Her first appearance on-stage was In a high school production of the classic musical: "Three Penny Opera", following a stage version of "Steel Magnolias", in which she played "Shelby", and "Grease". She has studied dance for over 10 years, especially -jazz and hip-hop. After graduating a year early, Nikki mo