Born in a small town in South Georgia, Nikki DeLoach began her career in the entertainment business at the age of 8.  By 12 years old, she became one of the new additions to "The Mickey Mouse Club" along with Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, and Ryan Gosling.  After the show, Nikki went on to work both in the music industry, as a recording artist signed to RCA and BMG records, and as a actor, producer, and writer in film and television.  She has starred opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in “Love & Other Drugs,” Matthew Modine in "The Trial,” Maggie Grace and Hal Holbrook in “Flying Lessons,” as well as Florence Foresti in the French hit comedy "Hollywoo." Television credits include series regular roles on NBC’s “Windfall” and FOX's “North Shore.” Nikki is perhaps best known as series regular Lacey Hamilton on MTV’s #1 scripted and critically-acclaimed show, “Awkward.” The series has been recognized on the top “Best of TV Lists” including: Variety, USA, Today, Huffington Post, New York Times, and Time Magazine. Accolades include: TV Guide Hot List Party, a Critics Choice Award Nomination, a Teen Choice Award, Youth Rock Award, and was honored with the People’s Choice Award for “Favorite Cable TV Comedy.” Nikki is also best know for her work on The Hallmark Channel starring in some of the network’s highest rated movies such as “Five More Minutes,” “Curious Caterer,” “Taking the Reins,” “The Perfect Catch” and “Love Takes Flight” (Hallmark Hall of Fame). 

Alongside her writing and producing partner, Megan McNulty, Nikki has written and produced movies such as “Taking the Reins,” “Shell Collector” “Christmas For Keeps,” “Family History Mystery” and “Exonerated.” Nikki and Megan have recently sold four other projects that they are currently writing with many more in development. Additionally, Nikki served as a creative executive for the production company LD Entertainment (“The Grey,” “The Collector,” and “Biutiful”). 

Nikki is an ardent advocate, serving as the President of the Foundation Board of Trustees for Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, the President of Mind What Matters and a Spokesperson for The Alzheimer’s Association. She has taught acting for over a decade, working at both Warner Loughlin Studios and at UCLA’s professional program.