Niki McElroy was born January 3, 1980 in Louisville, KY to, electrician, Darrel Young and Kim McElroy. Her mother moved to Yuba City, CA where they lived for only 4 years before relocating to Sacramento, CA, where her mother began working in broadcast editing. There Niki excelled in sports, including HS basketball at El Camino Fundamental High School. She was also chosen as a Sacramento All-Star for the AAU League and represented Sacramento during the National Championships in Lubbock, Tx. She was known as each team's defensive specialist. During her senior year, Niki had to choose a class for an her elective, and after persuasion by the high school drama teacher, she chose drama. Within a few months Niki had won a gold medal at University of Sacramento State College's "Lanea Festival", where drama students throughout Northern CA compete by performing their best pieces. Niki played Mama from "Raisin in the Sun" with another student playing Beneatha. After graduation, Niki appeared on The Jenny Jones Show and a casting director contacted Jenny Jones. Niki was on her way to Los Angeles, Ca, to appear in a music video. After that, Niki knew that this business was the one for her. She has starred in many national commercial spots and been seen in film and television. On her spare time she writes and stars in video parodies, skits and spoofs. She also helps her friends with their stand-up comedy material. Show less «