Nikki Payne
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| Born | January 17, 1976[1] |
| Occupations | Actress, comedian |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Nikki Payne (also credited as Nikkie Payne) (born January 17, 1976) is a Canadian comedian and actress from Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada.[1] Born with a cleft palate,[1] she is well-known for incorporating her lisp into her comedy act.[1] She has won three Canadian Comedy Awards for Best Stand-up Newcomer and Best Female Stand-up in 2003, 2005 & 2008.
Payne was born at Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. She attended the Nova Scotia Community College in Truro, where she acted as a sports team mascot.[2] She then attended Humber School of Comedy and The Second City Conservatory.