Nikita Chaudhry

Nikita Chaudhry is an actor, producer, dancer, singer, and activist. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, she is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, with a BFA in Drama, minor in Performance Studies and Honors Certificate in Theatre Studies. In addition to her stage and screen work, along with various national commercials, voiceovers, and print ads, Nikita is deeply passionate about social justice and community organizing. She has worked as a consultant for many organizations, most notably teaming with Women's March national for the Women's Convention in Detroit and campaigning with Nithya Raman for LA City Council and Chalo Vote. She also co-founded and produced the first-ever TAMASHA, a festival of South Asian performing arts in New York City, and has served on the board of national organization South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT). She has appeared as a commentator on ABC News to speak on representation and Asian American identity politics. Through elevating the stories of all women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ folk, and those marginalized by such oppressive systems, Nikita enjoys developing and performing in work that allows for real social change, and projects that partner with directly-impacted organizations. In her available time, Nikita is an educator. She has worked as fitness instructor, with a specialty in kickboxing/boxing, and has experience teaching children musical theater in school programs. For more, see nikitachaudhry.com