
Nickolas Vaughan

ABOUT
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.
GALLERY
![]() The Nickolas Vaughan Show'Til You Make It Thymele Arts Los Angeles, CA | ![]() Marcus; Or The Secret Of SweetStudio Theatre Washington, DC |
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![]() Our TownFord's Theatre Washington, DC Photo by T. Charles Erickson | ![]() The Piano LessonThe Hangar Theatre Ithaca, NY Thomas Hoebbel Photography |
![]() Our TownFord's Theatre Washington, DC Photo by T. Charles Erickson | ![]() ShadowboxerKay Theatre College Park, MD |
![]() Helen Hayes Awards 2013 | ![]() Piano Lesson, Hangar TheatreThomas Hoebbel Photography |
![]() 25th Annual Putname County Spelling Bee | ![]() Locomotion, John F. Kennedy Center |
![]() Dreamgirls, Signature Theatre | ![]() Shadowboxer |
![]() Piano Lesson+Thomas Hoebbel Photography |
RECENT

Join Nickolas for a process showing of his new piece in development, titled PROJECT NICK VAUGHAN.
Building on his solo show “Til’ You Make It” which was presented in LA and NYC in 2019, this new work will delve deeper into his psyche and show many sides of his artistry he's been holding back, until now.
Thursday, August 25. 2022
7PM
The Flea Theater - 20 Thomas St, New York, NY 10007
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