Following her graduation from Rutgers University with a BA in Communication and Journalism, Nikki moved out west. Upon arrival she became a regular on the soap "All My Children" and went on to a recurring role on "The Young and the Restless." In addition, Nikki was a regular on "Sweet Valley High," and starred in a national Verizon commercial. She has hosted numerous live programs, including NBA special events, and reporting live on the red carpet for various television productions.

In the past year, Nikki has been a top 3 finalist in 3 nationwide contests including the QVC Host Search and the EXTRA News Correspondent Search. Currently, Nikki can be seen on the TV Guide Channel.