Nikkie Samreth (They/Them) is a first generation Cambodian-Chinese multidisciplinary artist originally from Dallas, TX. Their work pulls from the sprinkle of information that has been passed down through generations by their Khmer/Sino-Khmer ancestors while growing up in the Western world to create impressionist-like yet surreal movement installations. Narratives, folktales, moral systems, beauty standards, education, are some of the concepts of human design that interest and inform their artistic practice by looking through these different lenses to reckon with the philosophies of human nature.
As a performer, Nikkie has been in works by Raja Feather Kelly, Brendan Drake, Gordon Hall, and other artists. They have a BFA in Dance from NYU Tisch and studied at the Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance. They also have a Bachelor of Science from FIT in International Trade & Marketing with a triple minor in Economics, Creative Technology, and Ethics & Sustainability.
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Back to LiftOff Creative and Project Development Residency
ankita sharma, photo by Deming Haines
“The festival was such a wonderfully supportive community of artists to perform amongst and a generous audience as well. The performances were inspiring and exceptionally well-run, which I appreciated.”
– ankita sharma
New Dance Alliance
182 Duane Street
New York, NY 10013
(646) 510-1824
All venues are wheelchair accessible.
