Full Name: Nia Imani
Age: 13 years old
Birthdate: November 25
Birthplace: Atlanta, GA
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Websites: www.NiaImaniRocks.com, YouTube, FaceBook, Twitter, MySpace, UStream, SayNow, IBDB
 

CONTACT

Nia Imani Entertainment, LLC
1270 Caroline St Ste D120-429
Atlanta, GA 30307

RESUME

BIOGRAPHY

Nia Imani (which means Purpose and Faith, the guiding life principles for this talented young lady), is an accomplished and gifted young Broadway actress, recording artist, songwriter, producer, composer and model. In just three short years, her career has spanned music, film, radio, television and the Broadway stage, earning her legions of fans and accolades from reviewers and peers. Nia Imani has also found the time to not only excel in her studies, but also work on various humanitarian efforts, including starting her own non-profit foundation.

Nia Imani started acting in a number of commercials, including radio spots for Verizon, and even shot a fair scene in Tyler Perry’s movie “Meet the Browns.” Simultaneously, she began to engage in her passion for music by singing, writing and performing. Nia Imani was seven when she began writing songs and three years later became one of SESAC Atlanta’s youngest affiliate music publishers. At eight, she was the youngest female singer to audition for the internationally-known Sweet Auburn Spring Festival. Covering songs by artists such as Jill Scott, Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera, showcased her range and the strength of her voice, and obtained Nia Imani recognition in the entertainment industry. As a result, she has been invited to perform at noted establishments such as Madison Square Garden and Ashford and Simpson’s Sugar Bar in NYC, as well as, Cafe 290 in Atlanta.

But it was the Tony-Award winning Broadway musical “The Lion King” for Disney Theatrical Productions that gave Nia Imani her big break and introduced her to the Broadway and world stage. She is best known for her exciting and energetic portrayal as Young Nala, princess of the Pridelands and Young Simba’s best friend. Nia Imani earned the role after auditioning against thousands of children in Disney’s nationwide search.

As a result of portraying Young Nala, Nia Imani was named one of “Black Broadway’s Best” in the November 2008 issue of Ebony Magazine. She was also the first Young Nala to be photographed in full costume with fans and star in Disney’s “Being A Lion Kid” video. The role also gave her the opportunity to tackle other stage roles, including portraying Malia Obama in “Defying Inequality: The Broadway Concert.” Nia Imani has also starred in other stage plays such as “A Play on Words” and “A Christmas Carol;” which allowed her to appear on the Atlanta NBC affiliate news program 11 Alive in a segment on working child actors in the city.

Nia Imani’s philanthropic efforts include Broadway Kids Care, where as a result, she appeared on the nationally-viewed morning show program “Good Morning America” for her work with the organization, collecting donated coats and knitting scarves for people in need. She also started her own foundation in 2009, Every Child’s A Star Foundation (ECASF), a non-profit organization focused on promoting awareness, appreciation, and expansion of arts education in the public schools, and its significance as part of each child’s holistic educational experience.

Nia Imani wrote and composed her debut single “Your Journey Begins” which was digitally released on iTunes and Amazon March 18, 2010! Nia Imani is an honor roll student, a two-year Georgia Institute of Technology Scholar and a National Junior Beta Club member. She is also a member of the Actors’ Equity Association (AEA).

FUN FACTS & FAVORITES

• Starred as Young Nala in Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway.
• Starred as Malia Obama in Defying Inequality: The Broadway Concert.
• Performed at Madison Square Garden during half-time of NY Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream.
• Performed at Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar with Valerie Simpson.
• Signed with SESAC Atlanta as an affiliate songwriter/publisher at age 10.
• Starred as Melinda Cratchit in Alliance Theatre’s A Christmas Carol.
• Attended a summer math & science academy at Georgia Tech on a 2 year academic scholarship.
• Favorite Color: Pink
• Favorite Food: Hot Wings
• Favorite Actor: Will Smith
• Favorite Actress: Keke Palmer
• Favorite Performer: Beyonce

CREDIT: Nia Imani’s Manager