NIKIVA DIONNE

Ok so below is a new video that I NEED YOUR FEEDBACK on. I think I really love this monologue. This is my FIRST rendition of it. If you guys think it's naturally good, meaning it's already believable, than i'll continue to work on it an develop it into an audition piece.  When I was taking scene study classes our instructor before she gave any feedback would ask the class... Did yall believe her? After all, that's what this is about. Was the performance convincing? Did this person appear to be someone who is going through this situation. These days I'm really working to find monologues that I'M IN LOVE WITH, that I can 'go into' at the drop of a dime, if i run into a director and they wanna see something. (yeah, I do stuff like that.. ) I remember i auditioned for a runway show in time sq. in front of espn zone and duane reade. LMAO I booked the show... so heyy 1st rendition from nikiva dionne on Vimeo . Listen, i've said t...

The pic. above is the home page for www.westbayinc.com  I have to admit, I was pretty excited when I went to the site and saw this  The images below are advertising this fabulous lace front.. that needs to be added to my collection ASAP, lol The below image is a poster image for 18"clip ins.. whoop whoop There are other images on the site with different wigs and I believe they are still updating and adding add'tl images. This shoot was for a wholesale manufacturer, so the general public can NOT purchase these styles from WEST BAY they can however be purchased from any wig/hair supply store that bought them. Thanks for following These images can also be found on the CAMERA tab NIKIVA DIONNE

I’ve been wanting to blog all week however I haven’t felt inspired. I know it sounds stank, for lack of a better word, but I’ve been in a weird place. I can’t say “nothings” going on but I don’t know if I’ve been centered enough to “respect” what’s going on. Needless to say, I felt inspired last night . So Tyrese (actor/singer) tweeted an interview with Beyonce and Oprah that I believe took place over a year ago.  I took away one thing from the entire 14min interview. Beyonce said  “I sacrificed a lot growing up, I didn’t go to proms and games so I think I’ve worked hard and earned my success” that was a paraphrase. Last week I had intentions on going back home to Maryland to surprise my mom for her birthday and also attending my high school annual rival football game.  I had some things in the works but I never make a definite move until I am CERTAIN I won’t miss an opportunity. Long story short, I wasn’t able to leave. Needless to say, so much comes with f...

This month has been dry. Which in the acting world means very slow! However I can say I was able to check a few very important things off of my to do list.  You know that’s the thing with this career, you will really have to be prepared to invest in yourself even w/out seeing the immediate R.O.I. However, even after experiencing the slowest month I’ve seen in terms of auditions and bookings I’m no further behind than I was last month. Which lets me know go God is making ways. My Bishop has preached sermons about how you can’t expect others to understand your vision and how he will remove some people and place others in your life who will be apart of your next level. With that being said one of the most important and vital lessons I’ve learned is that you must market yourself appropriately in this business. So I dedicate the month of October to “Marketing Me” I’d love your feedback on what can make these things better or what you appreciate about them. *BLOG ...

Hi guys, I have had a vision since I began this blog and after relentless efforts, I'm getting closer to bringing it to life. Bare with me as I transition slightly in an attempt to brand myself more appropriately

I’m originally from Baltimore. However I spent 5 years in NYC and I’m fast approaching year #4 in L.A. (I know crazy, time flies) Before I explain my ”claim” I’m going to provide an example of my pts. N.Y. When I went to NY with my mother to scope it out, determine where I’d live, etc. we were on 40 th and Broadway in the middle of the Columbus Day parade. We had no idea they even held a Columbus Day parade. Nevertheless, we were in the midst of it and it’s thousands of attendees. After being turned around and nearly run over by a few people we saw a cop and with a sigh of relief rushed over to ask for directions.. It went like this Mom: “ooohh   Kiva hurry up, ask that cop where 5 th ave. is.. “ Me: “Hi excuse me, is there anyway you can point us towar___________” Yeah, he was gone… He walked away just as we were asking him a question. I didn’t know until I moved to NY that things like that happen. I’ll explain Y later L.A. One of my first jobs when I moved to L.A. was s...

When I began this blog I mentioned how important it is for me to get your feed back, opinions and feelings. This entry is one of those REALLY important times. In the acting business it’s honestly not nearly as important how you see yourself as it is detrimental for you to market yourself how you believe others will “buy you, accept you, receive you, believe you etc.” With that being said Think of your favorite TV shows Think of your favorite commercial Now look at my head shots and think about me in the extent to which you know me (if you don't know me, even better ;-)  Can YOU see ME playing any role in particular? Ex:  *Can you see me working at McDonald's in a McDonald's commercial? *Could you see me as a customer in a walmart commercial? *Can you see me playing the girl friend, wife , daughter, or coworker on you fav. Sitcom? *Could you see me playing a young mom? Or could you see me playing a college student? When I ask these questions I want you to take...