Nic Novicki: Comedian
Actor, comedian and producer Nic Novicki is a globally touring performer and founder of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, advancing disability representation in entertainment.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- Television appearances on Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos and AXS Gotham Comedy Live
- Film credits including The Last 5 Years and Life Happens
- Producer of feature films, television pilots and web series for Sony, CBS, Universal and more
- Member of the Producers Guild of America Diversity Committee
- Formats: Comedian, Actor and Inclusion Advocate
- Audiences: Corporate events, colleges and universities, diversity and inclusion conferences, film festivals, entertainment industry panels and comedy venues.
- Outcomes:
- Insight into authentic disability representation in media
- Practical strategies for inclusive storytelling and production
- High energy comedy combined with meaningful social impact
- Travels from: Los Angeles, CA
- **Fee range: On Request
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Talent Short Bio
Nic Novicki is an actor, stand up comedian and producer who has performed on six continents and built a multifaceted career across television, film and live comedy. His television credits include appearances on Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos, AXS Gotham Comedy Live, Jack and Triumph, The Neighbors, Austin and Ally, Private Practice and Drop Dead Diva.
In film, Nic has appeared in Life Happens, November Rule, The Last 5 Years, Boston Girls and Breaking Wind, with additional projects expanding his on screen portfolio. As a producer, he has developed feature films, television pilots and digital series for companies including Sony, CBS, Air China, Maxim and Universal. He is an active member of the Producers Guild of America Diversity Committee and previously wrote for the CBS Diversity Showcase.
Beyond performance, Nic is a leading advocate for disability inclusion in entertainment. In 2014, he founded the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge to address the underrepresentation of people with disabilities both in front of and behind the camera. The annual challenge provides emerging filmmakers with a platform, industry exposure and career momentum.
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Nic Novicki is an actor, comedian and producer who has performed on six continents.
His television credits include: Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos, AXS Gotham Comedy Live, Jack and Triumph, The Neighbors, Austin and Alley, Private Practice and Drop Dead Diva. He has appeared in several movies, such as Life Happens, November Rule, The Last 5 Years, Boston Girls and Breaking Wind and will soon be seen in the upcoming Dead Ant.
Nic has produced several feature films, television pilots and web series for companies including Sony, CBS, Air China, Maxim and Universal and is an active member in the Producers Guild of America’s Diversity Committee. Nic wrote for the CBS Diversity Showcase and has also written and directed several short films including A Little Broke, which was acquired by the TV station Shorts HD.
As a stand up comedian, Nic has toured all over the world, including several tours for the troops overseas through Armed Forces Entertainment. He has performed stand up on AXS Gotham Comedy Live.
He is the founder and Director of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
Nic Novicki launched the Disability Film Challenge in 2014 in response to seeing disabilities underrepresented both in front of and behind the camera. As someone with a disability, Nic created the challenge to give aspiring filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their work and provide them with meaningful exposure.
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