Nika King is a highly accomplished actress and comedian, best known globally for her starring role as Leslie Bennett on the Emmy-winning HBO series Euphoria.
With a career spanning over two decades, Nika has built a versatile and dynamic resume across film and television. Her notable television credits include a recurring role on the OWN network’s Greenleaf, alongside memorable appearances on hit series such as Modern Family, NCIS: Los Angeles, 2 Broke Girls, and Hannah Montana. On the big screen, she has appeared in a wide range of features, from the sci-fi thrillers to recent dramas such as Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot.
A graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in theater, Nika further sharpened her craft at Los Angeles’ premier sketch and improv institution, The Groundlings School, and has performed extensively as a stand-up comedian.
Before her acting career took off, she spent time as a dedicated high school drama teacher. Today, Nika draws directly from her deep, on-set experience and formal theatrical training to offer students actionable, real-world insights into both the artistic craft and the professional realities of working in Hollywood.
