Nikiya Mathis is an American actress known for her work on stage and screen. She was born and raised in New Jersey and attended the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Mathis got her start in theater in New York City, performing in off-Broadway productions before making her Broadway debut in 2014.
Nikiya Mathis, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
Nikiya MathisThe Harriet Holland Social Club Presents The 84th Annual Star-Burst
Nikiya Mathis, Nollywood Dreams
Nikiya Mathis, STEW
Nikiya Mathis has been nominated for several awards for her work in Broadway productions. She was nominated for Outstanding Wig and Hair at the Drama Desk Awards for "Jaja’s African Hair Braiding" and "The Harriet Holland Social Club Presents The 84th Annual Star-Burst." Mathis also received a nomination for Sustained Achievement in Hair and Wig Design at the Obie Awards for "Nollywood Dreams" and another nomination for Outstanding Wig and Hair Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "STEW."
Nikiya Mathis has won the Outstanding Wig and Hair award at the Drama Desk Awards for "Jaja’s African Hair Braiding" and the Sustained Achievement in Hair and Wig Design award at the Obie Awards for "Nollywood Dreams."
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