Nickolas Vaughan is a multi-hyphenate creative artist from Mobile, AL. After receiving a Bachelor in 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, among others. With credits such as: Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet, Our Town, Dreamgirls, Xanadu and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

 

In New York, Nickolas joined Constellation-Chor, a vocal performance collective founded and directed by Marisa Michelson. Other New York Theatre credits include: Hangar Theatre: Piano Lesson; AMAS Musical Theatre: Play It By Heart and I’ll Take It. In 2014, Nickolas Co-Created, Show:UP!, a pop-up, immersive, theatrical dining experience that has been presented in New York, Detroit, and Washington DC.

 

In Los Angeles, Nickolas received a scholarship to the Groundlings improv school. His film credits include Civies and Carson (Nesian Films). 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. 

 

He is currently a Producer for HBO’s new documentary series: Swiping America. Other producing credits include HBO’s Emmy Award nominated series: We’re Here and the Kevin Hart series: Hart Of It All.