Nikki Bohne

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Nikki Bohne
Born
Nicole Christine Bohne

(1987-07-15) July 15, 1987 (age 35)
California
Occupation(s)Stage actress, singer, dancer
Website http://www.nikkibohne.com

Nicole "Nikki" Christine Bohne (pronounced Bonnie, born July 15, 1987)[ citation needed ] is an American singer, stage actress, and dancer.

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Education and career

A former Young Ambassador, [1] Bohne graduated with honors from Brigham Young University in 2010 with a BFA in Music/Dance/Theater. [2] After graduation, she moved to New York City and was hired weeks later to star as the lead character of Elle Woods in the national tour of Legally Blonde . [3] [4] [5]

Bohne was cast in the national tour of Bring It On: The Musical , which opened on October 30 in Los Angeles, California. The show then transferred to Broadway for an August 1 opening date in 2012 where Bohne remained the cover for the four lead women: Campbell, Eva, Skylar and Kylar. [6] She took over for the role of "Eva" for a time toward the end of run. [7]

Bohne also spent time working as a singer at Tokyo Disney. [8]

On December 16, 2013, Bohne joined the first national tour of the musical Wicked in the ensemble and as an understudy for the role of Glinda.

Personal life

Bohne is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. [9]

While touring with Wicked through Omaha, Nebraska, Bohne met her husband, Trent Lloyd. [10] They now reside in Southern California with their kids, Theodore James Lloyd, Charlie Lloyd, and Emma Lynn Lloyd[ citation needed ] Bohne now teaches vocal lessons to aspiring singers in California.

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