Nikki Phoenix (born May 7, 1987 in Seattle, Washington) is an American singer, model, aerialist, actress, pornographic actress, writer, and nutritional activist. Nikki Phoenix entered the adult film industry in 2011 after working as a veterinary technician for six years. She began modeling in 2010 after losing over 120 lbs and November 2014 finished writing Fit As Phoenix, a nutritional cookbook filled with recipes that she found helped her lose weight. Since 2010, she has modeled in Seattle, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Portland, Las Vegas, and Washington, D.C.. As a published model, she has appeared in numerous men's publications including: Penthouse, UK magazines Fiesta and Ravers DVD, as well as High Society, Glam Modelz and Got Curves. She has also appeared on the talk show Maury. In January 2013, she shot the mainstream billboard ad campaign for the event she hosted along with Gracie Glam, Kendall Karson and Miles Long at TABU Ultra Lounge in the MGM Grand Las Vegas during the 2013 AVN Awards weekend. It was the first time the MGM allowed an adult star to be photographed inside the nightclub for a promotional shoot. In March 2013, she shot the billboard campaign and hosted an additional party at TABU Ultra Lounge, celebrating her appearance in the movie 21 and Over. It was the final event for TABU Ultra Lounge nightclub before the club's closure. The event was sponsored by Twala Intimates. In January 2014, she hosted her own afterparty at Drai's Afterhours on the evening of the AVN awards show, releasing her EDM single "My Addiction" with DJ Nilsson, followed by her LA release party for "My Addiction" at Colony. In April 2014 she was interviewed by both Vegas Seven magazine and DJOYbeat.