Boat Story
BBC television thriller
British actor · Director · Voice artist · DJ
Nicole Keri.
Powerful presence. Physical versatility. Stories told on screen, on stage and behind the scenes.
- Based
- United Kingdom
- Background
- Yorkshire · Jamaican heritage
- Disciplines
- Screen · Stage · Voice · Directing
Selected credits Boat Story · Biff & Chip · Clink · Coronation Street
Boat StoryBiff & ChipClinkCoronation StreetThe Taming of the ShrewOffCut
Introducing Nicole
A distinctive performer with energy, instinct and range.
Nicole Keri is a British actor, director, voice artist and professional DJ from Yorkshire, proudly shaped by both a northern background and Jamaican roots.
Known for a vibrant screen presence and physical approach to performance, Nicole has built experience across television, theatre and live creative work.
Screen credits include the BBC's Boat Story, a recurring role as Kerry in CBeebies' Biff & Chip, Channel 5 drama Clink and ITV's Coronation Street.
On stage, Nicole has worked across classical, contemporary and reimagined productions, alongside a directing debut with OffCut at Manchester's 53two Theatre.
Identity and background
Yorkshire character. Proud Jamaican roots.
Nicole's identity brings together the directness, warmth and individuality of a Yorkshire upbringing with a proud connection to Jamaican heritage.
That combination contributes to the energy Nicole brings to creative work, whether performing for camera, working on stage, developing a character physically or creating an atmosphere through music.
Acting remains at the centre, while directing, voice work, live performance and DJing form part of a wider creative identity built around expression, movement and connection.
“My background is an important part of who I am and how I approach my work. I am proud of where I come from and excited by where the journey can go next.”Suggested wording for Nicole to approve or personalise.
Personality and perspective
Creative work built around individuality and connection.
Nicole brings an open, contemporary perspective to every creative environment, combining professional experience with a willingness to explore new characters, formats and ideas.
Professional training
East 15 Acting School
Nicole completed BA Acting training in 2017, establishing the foundation for a professional career across stage and screen.
Selected work
Television, theatre and directing.
Selected professional credits spanning returning television, drama, children's programming, live theatre and directing.
Biff & Chip
Recurring role as Kerry · CBeebies
Clink
Kesha Lascelles · Channel 5
Coronation Street
Prison Officer · ITV
Theatre · 2025The Taming of the Shrew
Hortensio · Manchester and UK Tour
OffCut
53two Theatre · Manchester
Acting is at the centre. Curiosity keeps the work moving.
Career timeline
The story so far.
Training
East 15 Acting School
Nicole graduates with a BA in Acting and begins a professional career.
Television
Coronation Street
Appears as a prison officer during the Norcross Prison storyline on ITV.
Television
Clink
Plays Kesha Lascelles in the Channel 5 prison drama.
Recurring role
Biff & Chip
Joins the recurring cast of the CBeebies series, playing Kerry.
Television
Boat Story
Appears in the BBC's darkly comic television thriller.
Directing
OffCut
Makes a directing debut at Manchester's 53two Theatre.
Theatre
The Taming of the Shrew
Plays Hortensio in Manchester and on a UK tour.
Beyond the performance
Movement, voice and live energy.
Nicole's creative and physical experience provides a broad foundation for character-led, performance-driven work.
Voice
A confident, relaxed and friendly vocal style suited to commercial and character-led work.
Movement
Boxing, Muay Thai, martial arts and skateboarding support a strong physical approach.
Music
Professional DJ experience across house music, clubs, events and live environments.
Directing
Creative development behind the scenes, building on a directing debut at 53two Theatre.
Professional DJ
Energy beyond the stage.
Music is another important part of Nicole's creative life. Professional DJ experience brings personality, instinct and an understanding of live audiences to clubs, events and performance spaces.
Representation and enquiries
Let's make something memorable.
For acting, casting, voice and professional enquiries, please contact Nicole's representation or view the professional profiles below.