Jessica Nappa
Nikole is a graduate of the musical theatre program at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. Consistently working as an Actors Equity member, she has recently been seen in the national tour of Charlotte's Web, Pinkalicious the Musical, and The world premier of The Secret Life of Hubie Hartzel. She was also a reoccurring actor on the AMC series "Into Character" as well as voice over work and commercial work. Nikole has been a teaching artist for 10+ years throughout the country teaching ages pre-k through adult in all aspects of the stage. She believes that everyone should be exposed to the arts in one way or another, and finds helping young people achieve their dreams and recognize their talent incredibly fulfilling.
Jessica graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from Westminster Choir College. She began working as a director and music director with New Jersey Repertory Theatre while she was still in high school. As a performer, Jess has toured nationally and internationally, most notably as Snow White in the Snow White International Tour. She performs with regional theatres including McCarter Theatre Center, The Growing Stage, and Castle Shakespeare Repertory, the latter which she does yearly as the leading ladies in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth. Jess is also a professional chorister with The Same Stream Choir and can be heard on their previous and upcoming recordings wherever you stream music.
Jess discovered her love for singing at age 2, and love for theatre when she appeared in her first show at age 6. In both performing and directing, Jess’s goal is to help children discover how music and theatre can inspire, empower, and transform lives.