Biography
Actress/recording artist/songwriter/producer Nicole Cherie "Niki" Saletta was born on April 2, 1986 in Berwyn, Illinois to Caryn and Chuck Saletta. She has one brother, Sam, who is also an actor and a recording artist.
Niki has had major successes and is globally recognized from various film, TV, and music projects over the course of her career. She can be seen and heard in many film and TV projects, national commercials, voice-over work, jingles, games, and animations. She is best-known for playing "Deena" on "7th Heaven".
She recently wrapped leads in features "Donors" and "Benjamin", the trailer for "Cut", and the hilarious pilots "Rehab for Rejects" and "White Dwarf".
She is slated to film several upcoming projects, including "Love Letters in the Sand", "Buds", and "Falashas". She would be working with Cuba Gooding Jr., Jamie Foxx, Meagan Good, and Lee Majors.
Niki has been the face of and the spokesperson for the groundbreaking, innovative technological corporation "Geodelic"; and also "Blink", a national AIDS-awareness campaign.
Niki's vocals compare to past and present greats. She's frequently called upon and is very selective. She has done demos for some of the industry's most elite. Many who have witnessed her talents or worked with her have sought involvement in her career. She has signed deals, collaborated, worked with/for, or attracted interest from some of the biggest names in acting and music, including Diane Warren, Aaron Spelling, Rodney Jerkins, Akon, Colby Odonis, Christina Milian, Randy Jackson, James Ingram, Debbie Allen, Stephen J. Cannell both industries. Some include Diane Warren, Aaron Spelling, Rodney Jerkins, Akon, Colby Odonis, Christina Milian, Randy Jackson, James Ingram, Debbie Allen, Stephen J. Cannell, Columbia president Steve Greenberg, and 3-time Grammy winner/Senior VP Island/Def Jam "The Dream."
Niki writes and records all genres and all industry needs. She regularly lands placements, with tunes, topping global charts, all over major networks, featured in films, on other artists, and numerous compilations.
Niki has a placement in the Oscar-nominated film "Lars & the Real Girl". She has had the featured song or been a top artist on "Music Forte", music Xray, and many other music sites.
She and her brother Sam are featured artists in Saturday Night Magazine's special music edition and the voices/vocals for ongoing projects for Disney.
