Nikki Leonti

Nikki Leonti is a multi-platinum songwriter and accomplished vocalist known for her work in contemporary Christian and R&B music.

R&B Singer

August 20, 1981

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Nikki Leonti, an American singer-songwriter and actress, rose to fame in the late 1990s with her hit singles “Shelter Me” and “The Love of My Life,” which made it to the Billboard Hot 100. She has worked with Grammy award-winning artists such as Amy Grant and Steven Curtis Chapman and has made guest appearances on popular television shows like “7th Heaven” and “Beverly Hills 90210.” Besides her thriving music career, Leonti has also pursued acting, with notable roles in movies like “Soul Surfer.” As a talented songwriter, she has penned songs for artists like Jaci Velasquez and Stacie Orrico. Interestingly, Leonti initially found success as a contemporary Christian music artist before transitioning to R&B music.