Nicole was born and raised in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana. She attended Destrehan High School and went on to major in Drama and Communications at the University of New Orleans. While pursuing her studies, Nicole began working behind the scenes in television and movie production, laying the foundation for a successful career in the entertainment industry.
Throughout her time in production, Nicole had the privilege of working with some of the most renowned professionals in the industry, including Academy Award-winning cinematographer Robert Richardson, who has worked on iconic films such as JFK, A Few Good Men, Casino, The Aviator, and Kill Bill Volumes 1 & 2. She also had the opportunity to collaborate with world-renowned music personality and producer Kim Fowley, who is best known for discovering Joan Jett and The Runaways and co-writing songs with rock legends KISS and many other artists.
In 2000, Nicole made the move to Los Angeles, California, where she was offered a prestigious position as a personal assistant and nanny to Academy Award-winning couple Angelina Jolie-Pitt and Brad Pitt and their family. Her work with the Jolie-Pitts provided her with the opportunity to travel the world and experience unforgettable and invaluable life experiences. The Jolie-Pitts were gracious and inspiring employers, and Nicole credits her time with them for shaping her into the person she is today.
During her downtime in Los Angeles, Nicole was also able to take acting classes, studying for several years under the guidance of Steve Helgoth, who was trained by the esteemed and legendary New York actress and teacher Uta Hagen. Nicole credits Steve with helping her develop her acting skills and mold her into the actress she is today.
In 2007, Nicole decided to return to her hometown of New Orleans, where she focused exclusively on her acting career. In addition to acting, Nicole has discovered a passion for teaching acting, and she is currently a instructor at Launch Model and Talent Academy in Metairie, Louisiana. She is also available for private coaching and audition coaching.
