Here is LydiaNicole's biography:
LydiaNicole is a multifaceted individual who embodies tenacity, courage, audacity, and motivation. Born and raised in Harlem, she has lived a diverse life, juggling roles as a mother, actress, writer, comedian, motivational speaker, and executive. Her journey began at the age of 13 when she landed a job at New York's WBLS-FM radio station, where she apprenticed under legends Frankie Crocker and Hal Jackson. By 18, she was promoted to music director.
Lydia's experience at WBLS-FM led her to Casablanca Records in Los Angeles, where she worked with record mogul Jheryl Busby, honing her skills in record promotions, artist development, and marketing.
As an actress, Lydia has been featured in numerous television shows and films, including "The Jeffersons," "Hill Street Blues," "Indecent Proposal," "Hollywood Shuffle," and "Stand and Deliver." She has received several awards for her performances and has been recognized as an award-winning professional actress, comedian, and motivational public speaker.
Lydia's comedy career spans over 25 years, with appearances on BET's "Comic View," regular spots at the Comedy Store and Laugh Factory, and mentions in Hispanic Magazine's Top 100 Latino Comics list. She co-founded the critically acclaimed stand-up comedy troupe, The Hot & Spicy Mamitas, which released a CD on Uproar Records and garnered interest from HBO for their own comedy special.
In addition to her acting and comedy career, Lydia is a writer and playwright. Her one-woman show, "A Rose in Spanish Harlem," explores her rough childhood and is a coming-of-age story about a half-Black, half-Puerto Rican girl growing up on the mean streets of Spanish Harlem. The show has been praised for its universal relatability and emphasis on Latino culture and community.
Lydia has also worked behind the camera, assisting filmmaker Robert Townsend on projects such as "Why We Laugh," a documentary on the history of African American comedians, and "Diary Of A Single Mom," a web series starring Monica Calhoun, Billy Dee Williams, and Richard Roundtree.
As a motivational speaker, Lydia has inspired thousands of at-risk teens, speaking at inner-city schools, churches, and juvenile correctional facilities. She is also a spokesperson for several organizations, including Athletes & Entertainers For Kids, PEACE Fund, and Artsreach.
