Nika King

Nika King is best known for her comedic abilities but in her new breakout role playing Leslie, on the Emmy winning HBO series Euphoria opposite Zendaya and Storm Reid, King showcases a much more dramatic side of herself. In this role, King pulls from her early life watching family members battle addiction and triumphantly overcoming to offer a dramatic perspective, newfound depth, personal resolve, and resilience in this character. King’s comedy has landed her roles on Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black, the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, Canada, and hosting Nika King & Friends, a monthly show at the Improv Lab in Hollywood, CA. She is also a producer, writer, and actress on the award-winning web series Funny Married Stuff.
While King has a passion for acting and producing, her talents do not end there. She also created Jeli Life, an online community tech platform for Black and Brown people who want to be in the entertainment industry. The platform provides peer-to-peer mentorship, access to job listings, and advice. After speaking at the 2021 Better Together: Mental Health Storytelling Summit produced by MTV Entertainment Group, King was compelled to establish Rose of Sharon, a 501 (c) (3) based in South Los Angeles, CA. The organization was born from King’s personal experiences watching family members navigate through addictions and mental health challenges, and overcoming the dynamics associated with cycles of family addiction. The mission of the nonprofit is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families from underserved and marginalized communities, by compassionately serving their mental health and wellness.