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This digest version of Nichelle Nichols bio is
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Born December 28, 1936.
Birthplace: Robbins, Illinois
Nichelle Nichols was discovered at the age of fifteen by the great
Duke Ellington, performing a ballet for one of his musical suites.
Later she became lead singer.
Nichelle performed
throughout North America and Europe. On January 9, 1992, Nichelle was awarded her
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Nichelle also toured
her one woman show, "Reflections," a dramatic musical theatre piece
in which she becomes twelve legendary female entertainers, utilizing her
beautiful voice.