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Nikiya Mathis is an American actress known for her work on stage and screen. She was born and raised in New Jersey and attended the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers...
Oct 25, 2023 · From traditional box braids to Afro-pop and Afro-futuristic designs, Mathis’s array of wigs puts on visual display the ways in which Black women (and men too) use hair as a vehicle for creative...
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May 2, 2024 · Nikiya Mathis, a New Jersey actor and designer whose work with wigs and hair has changed Broadway, is being awarded a special Tony.
May 4, 2024 · Check out my interview with Tony Award Honoree Nikiya Mathis who is being recognized for her work on JaJa’s African Hair Braiding!! Nikiya is the first person to ever receive a special Tony...
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May 23, 2024 · Grad Acting alum, Nikiya Mathis ('08), is receiving a special 2024 Tony Award for her outstanding wig and hair design for "Jaja's African Hair Braiding." This production at the Manhattan Theatre Club ran from September 12 to November 19, 2023.
Jan 9, 2024 · Nikiya Mathis made Broadway history as the wig and hair designer for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Now, she’s on a mission to make all Black actors feel more cared for...
May 2, 2024 · Alex Edelman and Nikiya Mathis. The first round of this year's non-competitive Tony Awards has been revealed. Among those receiving a Special Tony Award this year will be Alex Edelman, in...
