KiKi Shepard is a multifaceted performer with a passion for entertaining audiences across various platforms, including film, television, and the stage. With a career spanning over three decades, she has become a staple on American television, effortlessly transitioning between hosting and performing roles.
Notably, KiKi is widely recognized as the "Apollo Queen of Fashion," having co-hosted NBC's original "It's Showtime at the Apollo" for 15 years. Additionally, she has hosted various other television programs, including NBC's "Live In Hollywood" and TV One's game show "The Bid Whist Party Throwdown."
KiKi's impressive background in the performing arts includes a decade-long stint on Broadway, followed by her continued hosting of numerous special events. Her extensive experience in television and film has led to appearances in various TV sitcoms, episodics, made-for-television movies, and studio films, with her most recent role being in the BET movie "BlackJack Xmas."
Beyond her professional accomplishments, KiKi is deeply committed to the fight against Sickle Cell Disease. In 2006, she founded the KIS Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness, advocating, and educating the public about SCD. The foundation provides vital support to the SCD community through educational scholarships, student mentorships, crisis care packages, and its annual celebrity golf classic.
KiKi hails from Tyler, Texas, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Howard University. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Throughout her life, KiKi has emphasized the importance of higher education, demonstrated an unwavering determination to succeed, and believed in the significance of family and faith.
