Director - Choreographer - Performer - Playwright
who's that girl...
it's Nikki Mirza!
I am a South Asian American director, choreographer, performer, playwright, and educator based in D.C. (by way of sunny Southern California).
Whether I’m staging a musical or developing a new play, physicality is my language. Every gesture, breath, and beat is rooted in storytelling. My work explores the intersection of form and content in bold, embodied ways, and I’m especially drawn to stories that center women as full, complex beings across cultures and generations.
In the room, it is my priority to build joyful, respectful spaces where collaboration can thrive. We’re making theatre, so let’s leave the “tension” in the dance moves.
Want to chat more? I’m always up for a conversation over tea or ice cream.
The Scoop
The Kennedy Center
this play isn't about brian
" Promising writer-generated readings include this play isn't about brian, a semi-biographical show by Nikki Mirza, a multi-hyphenate artist wrapping up a star turn as Cynthia Weil in Olney Theatre Center's production of Beautiful. "
Washington City Paper
Olney Theatre Center
Beautiful
" A spunky Nikki Mirza with a killer voice...I leaned a little in my seat each time (Mirza and McCullough) were onstage. "
DC Theater Arts
"From the moment Mirza walks on stage to boldly demand a live audition, we are enthralled by her performance and thrilling voice. "
Maryland Theatre Guide
