-Activist * Advocate * Role Model-
Nicole
Nicole's Legacy
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EDUCATION:
New York University; Steinhardt School of Education – M.A. Educational Theatre;
Salisbury University; Fulton School of Liberal Arts – B.A. Theatre Performance, Dance & Visual Art
SHS Visual & Performing Arts; Magnet – Drama
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EVENTS:
"Journey on the Train" (Stage Manager) – Moving In the Spirit
"Live & In Color" Cain The Band (Stage Crew) – TopHands
"Transformation Movement" (Stage Manager) – Moving In the Spirit
"Elements of Hip Hop" (Co Producer) –Pittsburgh Yards
Delta Sigma Theta "Stop D.A.T Dance Competition" (Judge) – Dutchtown High School
Career Day (Speaker) – Forest Street School
Career Day (Speaker) – Link Community School
“Celebrity Read” (Participant) – Hawthorne Avenue School
Career Day (Speaker) – Maria L. Varisco Rogers Charter School
Creative Spirits; “Black History Program” – The Civic Center
FeMale Achievers Symposium; “This Is My Voice” Ant-Bullying – Orange Preparatory School
“The Black Woman Speaks; 4th Annual Art Auction” (Event Planner) – Helen Mills Theater
Entertainers & Education Alliance/HOT97; “Stay in School Pep-Rally” – Tribeca Performing Arts Center
9:11 Ceremony “Gettysburg Address Recital” (Participant/Speaker) – Salisbury University
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FASHION:
Atlanta Fashion Designers "Fashion in the Garden"; Model - Hudgens Center for the Arts
Visionology Event Management "Fashion Wine Up"; Model - Sherwood Event Hall
Fashion Express Tour "Celebrity Fashion Viewing"; Model - Studio Prime Time
jomani Customs "Creative Minds Fashion & Art Show"; Model - Revolutionary Cinema
A.H. Entertainment "Pink Day Party with a Purpose"; Model - Doubletree Hotel Buckhead
Sinolife Media "Point, Paint, Shoot Fashion Affair"; Model - Crazy Atlanta
"Pitch Black Fashion Show"; Model - East Cobb Center
Corinne Fashion World "NY comes to ATL Runway/Glam Show"; Model - Symrna Com Cen
KL Allen "Collision Course Music And Fashion Concert Series"; Model - The Museum Bar
KL Allen "The Pop Up"; Model - Paparazzi ATL Store at Perimeter Mall
The Moda Collection "Celebrity Fashionable Escape"; Model - Westin Hotel
Those Who Wander Clothing "Fashion 4wardz"; Model - Georgia World Congress Center
S.G.I.M.I, "2nd Annual Fashion Beats Cancer Fashion Show: St Jude"; Model - Hobi Studio
Bree The Designer, "Masquerade Ball Fashion Show"; Model - Majesty Loft
B71 Photos, “What 30 Looks Like”; Model – Central Park
Herbert Fox Presents… Rooftop Fashion & Art Gallery, “Sazie Rahman”; Model – The DL
Fashion Fete NYC; Model – Le Souk Lounge
Muslimah Fashion Show, “Sweetie’s Creations”; Model – Mursik Room
Exit Hibernation Media, Guitar Convention; Model – Montclair State University
Feel So Fresh Charity Fashion Show “Mimi’s Hot Couture”; Model – Chelsey Studios
New Jersey Fashion Week; Dresser/Stylist – Pier A Park
New Age Imaging, "Black-Couture"; Model – ZellieImani Studios
BareNakedBakeSale, “Fight Against Cancer Campaign”; Model – Jeff Wickliffe Studios
Dan Culleton, "The Beginning"; Model – South Pierre
New York Fashion Week, “KaiMilla”; Dresser/Stylist – Bryant Park
BET’s Teen Summit “Aids Benefit Fashion Show”; Model – Salisbury University
Salisbury University, “Passion 4 Fashion”; Model – Holloway Hall Auditorium
Salisbury University, “Art Department”; Model – Fulton Hall
Infrastructure Fashion Show; Model – From the Heart Church Ministries
FEATURES:
"http://alilevine.com/friday-fashionista-lakera-woodberry/": August 2017
"http://freddyo.com/that-rabbit-presents-kl-allens-perfect-population-fall-collection/": December 2, 2015
"http://rollingout.com/2015/12/21/rabbit-presents-kl-allens-perfect-population-fall-collection/": December 21, 2015
“The Global Beauty Project” Online Campaign: May 2014
“The Positive Community”: April 2013 (pg. 76)
“The Empowerment Magazine”: Dec 2012-Mar 2013 (pg. 12)
“Positivity 4 Ever” Mini Magazine: October-December 2012
www.DivaMission.com (Article-Diva of the Week)
“Christian Observer”: July 2011 (Cover & pg. 17)
“Reflections News Magazine”: July 2011 (pg. 5 & 14)
“The Positive Community”: Summer 2011 (pg. 69 & 74)
“The Black Mirror News”: Fall 2010 (pg. 21)
www.minort.org/Celebrity-Interviews.html (Red Carpet Interviews) Oct 2009
Salisbury University: “Bobbi Biron Theatre Program” 2007 Brochure (Cover)
“The Daily Times”: March 5, 2006 (Cover-Theater)
“Arts & Entertainment”: November 7, 2005 (Cover)
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MUSIC VIDEOS/COMMERCIALS:
"Goat Legend Boss" Music Video; Feature 2022 - Tray Chaney
"In My Feelings" Music Video; Dance Manager 2022 - MuMu Fresh
"Perfect Population/Perfect10" Spring/Summer Commercial; 2016 - 3 Way Studios
"Princess Mauve Cosmetics" Commercial; 2016 - 3 Way Studios
“Taccoma Narrows” Kickstarter Music Video: 2014 – Paddy Reilly’s Music Bar
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TELEVISION APPEARANCES:
The Bill Cunningham Show (CW) – “Mean Girl Madness”; “Sibling Showdown”; “Drop that Zero for a Hero”
Dr. Albert Lewis Gospel Hour (Cablevision) – “30TH Anniversary Special”
The Neighborhood Journal (Cablevision) – “NSH Performing Arts Academy”
Star Jones Show (Court TV) – “Stolen Identity; Ep. 39”
THEATRE:
Sierra House: “Hope Lives Here” (Actor; Mary/Dancer/Ensemble) – South Orange Performing Arts Center
Dare to Fly Productions: “For Colored Girls” (Actor; Lady Brown Understudy) – Terrace Ballroom
Salisbury University: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” – (Actor; Kid, Angel, Shepherd) – Bobbi Biron Theatre
Salisbury University: “Once Upon A Mattress” (Actor; Princess #12/Wench/Ensemble) – Bobbi Biron Theatre
Salisbury University: “Antigone” (Actor; Eurydice/Ensemble) – Bobbi Biron Theatre
Morgan State University: “One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show” (Stage Manager) – Turpin-Lamb Theatre
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PRODUCTIONS:
“SHMS Dance Dept Performances” (Stage Manager) 2015-Present – Sylvan Hills Middle
City of Newark; “Praise in the Park” (Production/Stage Manager) 2014 – Newark Riverfront Park
Heart & Soul Productions; “Jagged Edge & Friends” (Artist Assistant) 2013 – Newark Symphony Hall
“Rhoda Scott: Organ Jam” (Artist Assistant) 2011 – Newark Symphony Hall
“Special Ensemble Fundraiser” (Producer/Stage Manager) 2011 – Newark Symphony Hall
“Youth Gospel Choir Workshop Concert” (Producer/Stage Manager) 2011 – Newark Symphony Hall
Debut Management & Donald Hillard Group “After the Walk” (Artist Assistant) 2010 – Newark Symphony Hall
Newark Emergency Services for Families; “Holiday for a Cause” (Event Assistant) 2010 –Newark Symphony Hall
“When Praises Go Up: Gospel Showcase” (Judge/Producer) 2010-2014 – Newark Symphony Hall
“Porgy & Bess” (Artist Assistant) 2010 – Newark Symphony Hall
Diversity Youth Theatre; “Imagine: A Holiday Musical” (Artist Assistant) 2009 – Newark Symphony Hall
“Children’s Performing Arts Academy Final Showcase” (Producer) 2009-2015 – Newark Symphony Hall
New York University; “Two Noble Kingsmen” (Costume Design) 2009 – Black Box Theatre
Newark Leadership Inc.; “Seminar” (Event Assistant) 2009 – Newark Symphony Hall
Wofabe; “African Dance & Drum Festival” (Stage Manager) 2009-2012 – Newark Symphony Hall
“The Black Woman Speaks; 4th Annual Art Auction” (Event Planner) 2008 – Helen Mills Theater
Salisbury University: “The Merchant of Venice” (Costumer Design) 2005 Fulton Black Box Theatre
Salisbury University; “A Gathering of Players” (Dresser) 2005 – Fulton Black Box Theatre
Salisbury University; “Sweeney Todd” (Dresser) 2004 – Holloway Hall Auditorium
Salisbury University; “Little By Little” (Stage Crew) 2003 – Fulton Hall Black Box Theatre
Salisbury University; “Hamlet” (Set Construction) 2003 – Fulton Hall Black Box Theatre
Morgan State University: “One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show” (Stage Manager) 2002 – Turpin-Lamb Theatre
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Advisory Board - Life is An 8 Count
Board of Directors - C.F.T Association
Arts Leaders of Metro Atlanta Class of 2020 - Atlanta Regional Commission
Grant Review Panelist - Georgia Council for the Arts
Manager – Special Ensemble
Cheerleading Coach – Mablewood South Orange Packers: Pop Warner
Mentor – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson and Union Counties
Child Advocate – Essex County Court Appointed Special Advocates
Sports Trainer – MSU Athletics: Morgan State University
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RECOGNITIONS:
Maria l. Varisco-Rogers Charter School – Certificate of Appreciation (2014)
American Basketball Association – Special Recognition of Tremendous Leadership (2013)
Sierra House – Certificate of Appreciation (2013)
City of Newark; Newark Municipal Council – Resolution (2011)
The Essex County Executive – Certificate of Excellence (2011)
Superior Court of NJ – Certificate of Appointment (2010)
Salisbury University – Outstanding Academic Achievement (2006, 2005)
Department of Homeland Security – Special Act/Service Award (2006)
Urban Ministries of Salisbury – Certificate of Appreciation (2006)
United States Air Force – Certificate of Appreciation (2004)
Maryland Higher Education Commission – Senatorial Scholarship (2004-2003)
Suitland H.S. International Baccalaureate Program – Certificate of Achievement (2002)
University of Maryland’s Educational Talent Search Program – Academic Achievement Award (2002)
Maryland-National Capitol Park & Planning Commission – Certificate of Appreciation (1997)
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TEACHING ARTIST:
SHMS Dance Dept (Technical Theatre); 2023 – Legacy Exchange Arts GrouP
Fox In A Box (Lead Teaching Artist); 2015-Present – Fox Theatre Institute: The Fox Theatre
Summer Performing Arts Academy (Theatre TA Ass.) 2009 – Newark Symphony Hall
Destination Imagination (Teaching Artist); 2006 – Wicomico County Public Schools
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