Nicole Leach facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nicole Leach
Rochelle in 2009
Born	Nicolle Rochelle
Occupation	Actress, singer, dancer
Years active	1988–2016

Nicolle Rochelle, also known as Nicole Leach, is a talented American actress, dancer, and jazz singer. She is famous for her roles in TV shows like Shining Time Station and The Babysitters Club. She also appeared in TV movies such as The Vernon Johns Story and Summertime Switch.

Early Life and Education

Nicolle Rochelle grew up in West Orange and Montclair, New Jersey. She attended Montclair High School. She finished high school early after three years. Later, she earned her degree in Linguistic Anthropology from Brown University.

Acting and Performing Career

Nicolle Rochelle has appeared in many TV shows. She often used the name "Nicole Leach" for her acting roles.

Early TV Roles

She was in the first season of Shining Time Station with Ringo Starr. She played the granddaughter of the workshop's operator. She also appeared in several episodes of The Babysitters Club series. For The Cosby Show, she played a friend of the youngest Huxtable child in four episodes.

Guest Appearances

Nicolle also had guest roles on other popular shows. These include Nickelodeon's Clarissa Explains It All as "Olivia DuPris". She was also on Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego. Later, she appeared in episodes of Third Watch and Law & Order.

Stage Performances

Beyond television, Rochelle has performed in many plays and musicals. She has been in shows both on and off-Broadway. Some of these include Dangerous Games and Fame on 42nd Street. In 2003, she played Katherine in Shakespeare in the Park's Henry V. In 2005, she took on the main role in the musical Nefertiti. From 2006 to 2010, she starred as Josephine Baker in the musical A la recherche de Josephine. This show was produced by Jérôme Savary and toured across Europe and the US.

Music and Activism

Since 2010, Nicolle Rochelle has toured internationally with different music groups. She has performed with the French electro-swing group "Ginkgoa". She also sings with French musician Julien Brunetaud in their blues/jazz group "Nikki & Jules". She has been invited to sing with bands in many countries. These include Austria, Germany, Ukraine, Hungary, Argentina, Switzerland, and the US.

Currently, she is working on a new project called "Modern GEAIsha". This project combines hip-hop fusion music with important messages. It shows her passion for both art and making a positive difference.

Community Involvement

In 1995, while still in high school, Nicolle Rochelle used her talents for a good cause. She participated in a musical event to help raise money. This event supported the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Film and Television Roles