Nickolas Vaughan is a multi-hyphenate creative artist, filmmaker, actor and producer from Mobile, Alabama. At an early age, Nickolas expressed a love for filmmaking and performing, which prompted his parents to purchase a camcorder for him to create his own films. After receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Howard University, he began his professional acting career in Washington, DC, where he performed extensively at prominent theaters including: The John F. Kennedy Center, Ford’s Theatre, Signature Theatre and Studio Theatre.

 

Nickolas later moved to New York where he co-created Show:UP!, an immersive, interactive, theatrical dining experience. As Show:UP!’s co-creative director, Nickolas was able to utilize his skills in photo manipulation, video editing, art direction, music composition, and world building.

 

In Los Angeles, Nickolas received a scholarship to the Groundlings school. In 2019, Nickolas wrote, produced and starred in ’Til You Make It, a one-man show presented in both Los Angeles and New York. ’Til You Make It, was selected into the TAG Solo Festival at The Actors’ Group in Burbank, CA. 

 

As a producer, Nickolas has worked on the Emmy Award winning series We're Here for HBO and the Kevin Hart mini-series: Hart Of It All.  He is a Co-Producer for MAX's documentary series: Swiping America. 

 

Nickolas wrote, directed, and filmed Ajani: Volume 1. A short film celebrating the complexities of black gay identity. In 2022, Nickolas presented  Project: Nick Vaughan, a one-man show in development at The Flea Theater, which featured his short dance film, Do You Understand?

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Nickolas's original immersive project, "Let Me Check In The Back," received the Franklin Furnace Grant for Performance Art, to be presented in 2024.

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In his free time, Nickolas enjoys sewing, crafting and building furniture.