Jessica Nigri Biography: Parents, Age, Net Worth, Height, Ethnicity, YouTube, Films, TV Series, Costume

Jessica Nigri is an American cosplayer, model, YouTuber, voice actress, and interview correspondent at fan conventions.

She is renowned for her significant influence within the cosplay community and her role as a spokesmodel for prominent video game and comic franchises.

Active in cosplay since 2009 and modeling since 2012, Nigri has represented major titles such as Lollipop Chainsaw, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, and Gears of War 3. She is also known for voicing Cinder Fall in the animated series RWBY.

A regular guest often honored as a guest of distinction at fan conventions globally, Nigri runs a successful YouTube channel and has appeared in numerous online shows and documentaries, including Becoming Jessica Nigri by Rooster Teeth.

Profile

• Full Name: Jessica Nigri
• Stage Name: Jessica Nigri
• Born: August 5, 1989
• Age: 35 years old
• Birthplace: Reno, Nevada, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American cosplayer, model, YouTuber, voice actress, and interview correspondent
• Height: 1.7 m
• Parents: Jacqueline Nigri, Cory Nigri
• Siblings: Unknown
• Partner: Ryan Brandt
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Not Married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life And Education

Jessica Nigri was born on August 5, 1989, in Reno, Nevada, United States, to parents Cory and Jacqueline Nigri. Information regarding any siblings is not publicly available.

She attended Desert Vista High School, though further details about her education are not widely known. Jessica is of mixed ethnicity, American and New Zealand ancestry, and identifies as Christian.

Career

Jessica Nigri’s career in cosplay began in 2009. She quickly gained attention when her “Sexy Pikachu” costume went viral at San Diego Comic-Con. This moment marked her transition from hobbyist to professional, as her unique blend of creativity and charisma caught the eye of both fans and industry professionals.

By 2011, Nigri’s popularity had skyrocketed, leading to collaborations with major brands like Microsoft and GameStop, where she promoted Gears of War 3 as Anya Stroud.

Her career took another leap in 2012 when she won IGN’s contest to portray Juliet Starling, the protagonist of Lollipop Chainsaw. This opportunity earned her a spokesmodel contract with Warner Bros. Games. This opportunity also led to a promotional tour in Japan, where she gained international recognition. Nigri continued to expand her influence across multiple platforms.

In 2013, she worked with renowned gaming studios, such as portraying Vivienne Squall in Killer Is Dead and cosplaying Captain Edward Kenway for Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. She represented other notable franchises, including Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z, while regularly appearing at major conventions like Anime Expo and PAX.

Nigri also ventured into the media world, becoming an interviewer for GameZone and Comic Book Therapy. Her success in media, combined with her business savvy, led to the launch of her merchandise store, “Nigri Please!”, establishing her as both a media personality and a successful entrepreneur.

Nigri’s creativity within the cosplay community has earned her a loyal fanbase, particularly with her genderbending cosplay, in which she reimagines traditionally male characters in female form. She has also joined prominent professional cosplay groups, such as XX Girls and Less Than 3, and collaborated with fellow industry figures.

Her voice acting career flourished with notable roles, including Cinder Fall in RWBY and characters in Red vs. Blue and Super Sonico: The Animation. In 2018, her journey and impact were showcased in the Rooster Teeth documentary Becoming Jessica Nigri, offering a deeper look into her significant role in the cosplay and gaming communities.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @jessicanigri

Personal Life

Jessica Nigri is not married and does not have a spouse. She has been in a long-term relationship with Ryan Brandt, also known as “FakeNerdBoy,” a fellow cosplayer, since their relationship became public in 2015.

Both share a passion for anime and cosplay. Nigri keeps her personal life private and has not publicly announced any plans for engagement or marriage as of April. Additionally, she does not have children.

Filmography

Television and Web Series

• RWBY (2013–2023)
• RWBY Chibi (2016–2018; 2021)
• Red vs. Blue (2014)
• Neon Konbini (2021)
• OTK Loot Goblins (2021)
• Super Sonico: The Animation (2014)

Films and Documentaries

• Becoming Jessica Nigri (2018
• Why We’re Here: 15 Years of Rooster Teeth (2018)

Video and Short Films

• Lollipop Chainsaw: Zom-Be-Gone (2012)
• Buzzzzzz Kill (2012)
• KID TV (2013)

Video Game Voice Roles

• Smite (2014)
• Sonicomi: Communication With Sonico (2016)

Music Videos

• Chalkskin: T ‘n A (2011)
• Nigri Please! (2012) — Sonya Blade (Mortal Kombat)

Net Worth

Jessica Nigri’s estimated net Worth is $1 million, largely derived from her career as a cosplayer, promotional model, voice actress, and social media personality.

Her income comes from various sources, including sponsorships, convention appearances, brand partnerships, voice acting roles (notably in RWBY), and significant earnings from platforms like Instagram and YouTube, where she capitalizes on her large online following.