Nilan Rivers

At age 16, Nilan Rivers is a petite fireball determined to make the world a better place! The arts have always been a part of Nilan’s life starting with dance at age 3. A 4-year member of the American Tap Company, this young lady has achieved one of the highest awards, in the world as a member of the United States Tap Team Junior formation winning the GOLD medal at the IDO - International Dance Organization, November 2016 for the dance Bollywood In January 2017, she performed alongside her teammates at the 2017 Presidential Inauguration “Voices of the People” Concert. As part of ATC and Nancy Chippendales Dance Studio, she has performed at National Competitions and International Tap Shows in Boston, MA.

Singing is like breathing for Nilan. Since age 7, Nilan, has been in vocal lessons having had the honor of singing the National Anthem for multiple events, performing to crowds to raise money for the Shriners Burn Unit, Ronald McDonald House and other charity organizations. Most recently, as a guest on the Aaron Tolson Entertainment and Variety show alongside her siblings. Being part of the honors choir at her high school is the best part of her school day! They have competed in California, Massachusetts receiving the highest honors and just finished performances in Montreal, Canada! Alongside voice and dance, her passion for musical theatre has landed her leading roles in Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, Shrek the Musical, Urinetown, and Sweeny Todd through local community theatre and school productions.

When she is not singing, you can find Nilan relaxing with friends or her puppy Ollie, practicing Archery for competition, learning guitar and piano, working at Mad Maggies Ice Cream Shoppe or giving back to her community through Best Buddies and AccessSportsAmerica! Being a teen who struggled in her earlier years with confidence, she gained so much through her dance training at Nancy Chippendales Dance Studio, Choral Director Sara Durkin, and her amazing vocal coach, Elizabeth Armano. She will always be grateful for their devoted guidance and unwavering support and her family who are always there cheering her on!

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