Rikki-lee Millbank
- Actress
- Writer
Rikki was born in the Southern Highlands of NSW Australia, spending most her youth competing in sports, dance eisteddfods, singing and performing in live shows. During her early teens, she received a scholarship at NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Arts), and soon decided acting was her chosen field. Throughout High School, she performed in mainly music videos and commercials. Training at Sydney Dance Company, and working as a professional dancer. On completing High School, Rikki jumped on a plane and headed for NYC, completing the 2 year Full-time acting program at HB Studio where she mastered accents, speech, stage fencing and the Uta Hagen method, as well as receiving three separate scholarships for her studies. Under the mentorship of Anne Meara, she formed a love of working in comedy. Rikki's first role on the NY stage was as Kitty in the theater production of Basket Case at the Broadway Comedy Club. Appearing in many commercials, music videos, and films, including five days performing on set of a James Franco film, 'Black Dog, Red Dog', 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2', TV shows, such as 'The Carrie Diaries', and short films such as 'Frank & Franklin', Rikki gained recognition in playing a serial killer in the short film 'Perdition' - Winner of Best Alternative/Independent film at Discover Awards in London, 'Slingshot' - Winner of numerous awards including Best Australian Short Film at the Bondi Beach Flickerfest, and then starring as the lead in the horror film 'Fawn'. Now residing in Los Angeles and splitting time between Venice, CA and Sydney, NSW, her social media status has led to being Ambassadors for Pink Hope Australia and Pins To Kill, to name a few. Rikki roller skates as a hobby, as well as demonstrating those skills in commercials and music videos. Most recently, appearing on the big screen as the Aionwell Scientist introducing Tame Impala before each of their 'Slow Rush' world tour concerts for the past three years.