Nikki Martin, a native to Southern California, is a Television Personality, Culinista & Lifestyle Expert. Nikki has worked with many esteemed Chefs such as Top Chef winner, Michael Voltaggio, Bobby Flay, Jean Georges & Scott Conant.Born in Long Beach, California and graduated from Aliso Niguel High School in Orange County a year early, to move to Los Angeles. She is attending college part-time, with a major in Psychology.Most recently, Nikki can be seen on QVC, HGTV and other various networks as the Celebrity Spokeperson for Food Saver Vacumn Sealer. She has also made several appearances on the Food Network, cooking on the shows '24 Hour Restaurant Battle' and as a Finalist on Team Bobby for Season 8 of Food Network Star. Miss Martin made a name for herself as The 'Grill Next Door'- highlighting her expertise in outdoor entertaining. She has spent the last year traveling the country in pursuit of all things edible & drinkable, while working on her globally inspired, editorial cookbook and TV Show.Her great uncle was Lou Frizzell, who was known for his character, "Dusty Rhodes", on the hit show, Bonanza (1959), and starred in over 30 films throughout the 60s and 70s.Nikki has been involved in the arts since the age of 13. Nikki has always had a fondness for stage. In high school, her first appearance on-stage was her role in the famed musical: "Three Penny Opera", following a stage version of "Steel Magnolias", in which she played "Shelby", and "Grease".Nikki was a National Champion Cheerleader with a coed team for over four years.Studied dance for over 10 years-jazz and hip-hop. Show less «