Nikki is originally from  Racine, Wisconsin. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois; and a Masters of  Fine Arts in Costume Production from the Professional Theatre Training Program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her design work has been seen at Milwaukee Opera Theatre, Quasimondo Physical Theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Bad Example Productions, Greendale Community Theatre, Village Playhouse, Waukesha Civic Theatre, Evergreen Productions, and Green Bay Community Theatre. Nikki currently resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.