Biography
Faith Marie Jefferies is a Pro Wrestler as Nikkita Lyons with World Wrestling Entertainment, as well as a multi-talented Entertainment Professional; Recording Artist/ Songwriter (aka FaithyJ), Actress, Author, Choreographer, Brand Model, Black Belt in Taekwondo and MMA Boxing Coach.
Born in Las Vegas, Nevada; Faith Jefferies' family relocated to Los Angeles a few months after she was born. At the young age of 4, Faith's Mother got her started in show business where she booked a couple national commercials and an independent film roll, which quickly provided Faith the privilege of joining SAG (Screen Actors Guild) before the age of 5. At this young age, Faith also started training in all styles of dance such as Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern and Hip-Hop. Faith also started Taekwondo classes where she earned a Black Belt by the age of 8. Faith still trains in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), kick-boxing and pro wrestling. Faith has danced in many productions and has choreographed countless live productions for many up and coming music artists as well as shows for a theater companies and music theater classes.
Faith received an award for her choreography in the Los Angeles Unified School District Reflections program and was honored with a certificate from Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Faith was also named as an Ambassador of the The Shoe Crew for her continued work with this amazing charity organization; which provides new athletic shoes and school supplies to underprivileged youth and their families. For her Sweet Sixteenth Birthday and instead of receiving gifts, Faith held a Sneaker-Ball event to benefit The Shoe Crew, raising over $2,000 for the cause. 100% of the proceeds went directly to the charity.
Faith was a Top Ten finalist on the international hit show American Stars for Singing, Dancing and performing Martial Arts; which aired to over 20 million households across America and Asia. Faith launched her YouTube channel, where she started posting various music videos, live shows and red carpet events. Faith, in collaboration with Lunker Cove Productions, started hosting special events and providing red carpet interviews with many celebrities, business executives, athletes, recording artists and philanthropists while attending charity events, movie premiers and some Hollywood parties.
Faith graduated High School with a a 3.8 GPA, was the Dance Captain for the Show Choir Department, as well as the Varsity Cheerleader Captain, was voted as the Prom Queen and "Most likely to win a Grammy", which was also featured in their senior yearbook. Faith was awarded the NCA All- American Cheer Team award by the National Cheerleaders Association. Faith writes and produces her own original music available on all major digital platforms. Being the athlete she is, Faith started her Professional Wrestling career known as "Faith The Lioness" on the TV series, WOW Superheroes, Women Of Wrestling. Additionally, Faith is an Anti-Bullying advocate - Empowering self-confidence for women of all ages around the globe and has spoke and performed at many events to help support worthwhile causes that promote kindness and equality for everyone, while providing leadership advice, self confidence strategies and helping grow the awareness of this major global dilemma among kids, teenagers and adults. "Aspire to Inspire" - Faith Jefferies.
