Riki Stevens
Riki Stevens (Sy Spector, Ensemble). Riki Stevens is a New York-based actor, singer-songwriter, and performer thrilled to join The Bodyguard National Tour. A lifelong artist, Riki began singing in church as a child and later pursued a career as a singer-songwriter, guitarist, recording artist, and featured vocalist in New York City. Through her work in music, she discovered a deeper passion for storytelling and eventually expanded into acting, bringing together her love of music, performance, and character.
Her theater credits include Aldonza in Man of La Mancha and performances with Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, where she has been featured in original productions including Lies, Spells, and Old Wives’ Tales, created by Nate Jacobs, and the original musical review Marvin Gaye, where she portrays the legendary Diana Ross. Through Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s educational theater programming, Riki also performs works dedicated to preserving and sharing Black history, culture, and stories through the arts.
As a vocalist, Riki has performed as a featured artist alongside acclaimed musicians including Dionne Warwick and Paula Cole, toured internationally with Fally Ipupa, and served as a featured soloist honoring Tony Award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose. She was also invited to perform for acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming at a healing symposium at the Metropolitan Opera through Live & In Color Theater, an organization committed to developing and producing new works that center artists and stories from historically underrepresented communities.
Riki’s performance work includes portraying Elphaba in a Wicked concert benefiting Best Buddies International, an organization dedicated to creating opportunities and friendships for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Supporting children and individuals with special needs remains one of Riki’s greatest passions.
Riki trained at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and continues to create through music, theater, and storytelling. She believes the arts have the power to inspire, educate, and connect people across generations.
