Really Nikki

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Chicago actress & writer Nikki discusses Black theatre, film & T.V., and what’s buzzing on the red carpet.

Nikki Carpenter


    • Jun 15, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Really Nikki

    Bamboozled by Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 44:45


    I finished Yvonne Oriji's book “Bamboozled by Jesus” and I'm ready to discuss!

    jesus christ bamboozled
    We don't act. We LIVE.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 36:41


    Let's chat about what's happening on the red carpet & how actors don't act... they live.

    The Underground Railroad

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 45:39


    Have you watched The Underground Railroad yet? Let’s chat. Also, let’s give flowers to Lela Rochon.

    underground railroad lela rochon
    Do. The. Work.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 35:44


    Sometimes the miracle is found in the work you’re NOT doing.

    Kindred

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 48:15


    Nikki is back from the desert and ready to dive into Octavia E. Butler’s novel, Kindred.

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    No Due Date: A Short Film About Black Infertility

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 25:04


    Yesterday I launched my 1st short film #NoDueDate

    Let’s Talk About THEM

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 37:56


    I had a chance to watch a few episodes of THEM and Amazon Prime & I’m ready to debrief. Get in here!

    #GrayBeardSummer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 39:22


    We have so much to talk about! From last night’s Verzuz (The Isley Brother’s & Earth, Wind, and Fire) to my upcoming show this weekend: The Black Monologues at Victory Gardens Theater. Press play now!

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    R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 39:18


    Sooooooo much happened this week! NAACP Awards, Aretha Franklin miniseries, Tina Turner documentary and more! Let’s chat! #TinaFilm #GeniusAretha

    aretha franklin tina turner sooooooo naacp awards
    Livin’ In Bronzeville

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 33:49


    I actually live in Bronzeville, so of course I had to check out the scripted audio drama series “Bronzeville”.

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    Remembering Hattie McDaniel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 32:59


    Oscar nominations, Married At First Site, Hattie McDaniel and more! What you doing? Let’s chat☕️

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    Too Busy for Coming 2 America?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 27:54


    I watched Coming 2 America twice and I think I love it! Also, I’m starting in my first short film this weekend

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    Creating through CoVid featuring Christine Swanson (director), Resheida Brady (screenwriter), Loy A. Webb (playwright), and Deanna Reed-Foster (actress).

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 79:27


    In this episode Tanikia sits down with Black & Asian women in Hollywood to discuss how they're still creating in the midst of coronavirus. 

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    Miss Celie’s Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 45:53


    It’s “Film Friday”! In this episode Tanikia shares the stories of the women of The Color Purple and how they’ve impacted her womanhood.

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    Really Nikki (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 0:25


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