“Nicci Rea performed at the Kingston Music private showcase lounge at the Folk Music Ontario Conference and was memorable. She was professional, charismatic, and brought warmth and energy to every moment of her performance.” - Moira Demorest (she/ her) Music Officer Tourism Kingston

Nicci Rea of Sunshine

Folk, friendship, puppets and the superpower of music

Nicci Rea is a Kingston-based performer and French Immersion teacher whose bilingual folk-pop songs blend her theatre background with heartfelt storytelling. 

Inspired by Loreena McKennitt, Raffi, Alicia Keys, Splash ‘N Boots and Annie Lennox, she brings warmth, playfulness, and tender melodies to young listeners and families.

Services include interactive performances, events, parties, musical princess parties and appearances, as well as custom songwriting and jingles.

Folk, amitié, marionettes et le super-pouvoir de la musique

Nicci Rea est une artiste basée à Kingston et enseignante en immersion française dont les chansons folk-pop bilingues allient son expérience théâtrale à un récit sincère et touchant.

Inspirée par Loreena McKennitt, Raffi, Alicia Keys, Splash ‘N Boots et Annie Lennox, elle apporte chaleur, espièglerie, marionnettes et tendres mélodies aux jeunes auditeurs et aux familles.

Ses services comprennent des présentations interactives, des performances pour événements, des fêtes, des fêtes et apparitions de princesses musicales, ainsi que la composition de chansons sur mesure et de jingles.

Bio

Nicci Rea holds a BFA in Theatre Performance from York University and a B.Ed. from Queen’s University’s Artist in Community Education program. She has taught in French Immersion at the elementary level for over twenty years.

Nicci has entertained audiences of all ages throughout the Kingston region, performing in plays, musicals, the Limestone Chorale, and at family‑friendly community events. She is also a singer‑songwriter whose work reflects her love of storytelling, music, and creative expression.

Nicci Rea est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en interprétation théâtrale de l’Université York et d’un baccalauréat en éducation du programme Artist in Community Education de l’Université Queen’s. Elle enseigne en immersion française au primaire depuis plus de vingt ans.

Nicci a diverti des publics de tous âges dans la région de Kingston, se produisant dans des pièces de théâtre, des comédies musicales, avec le Limestone Chorale et lors d’événements familiaux. Elle est également auteure-compositrice‑interprète, inspirée par son amour du récit, de la musique et de la création artistique.
 

My single, Rainbow Weather is out now! 

Rainbow Weather

Nicci Rea of Sunshine

Buy track
Rainbow Weather is the joyful debut release by kids entertainer Nicci Rea of Sunshine—a bilingual folk-pop song that celebrates the colours of nature, from the black of the night sky to bright rainbow hues. With a gentle Read more
Rainbow Weather is the joyful debut release by kids entertainer Nicci Rea of Sunshine—a bilingual folk-pop song that celebrates the colours of nature, from the black of the night sky to bright rainbow hues. With a gentle message about finding beauty and joy in every day, the song also sings out a warm call for inclusion. As the chorus reminds us, “Look up whenever it’s Rainbow Weather— you’ll see the colours are more beautiful together”
0:00/???
  1. Rainbow Weather

Upcoming Shows

 

March 17:  Kingston Portrait and Figure Artists Group, Joanne Gervais Art Studio

March 18 PM Thrift Bodega 2pm $2 entry https://www.instagram.com/pmthriftbodega?igsh=MXVpYnA4c3pmOW52eg==

March 28: Surprise TBA! 

April 26:  Memorial Farmers Market: 9 - 11 am

June 20: Fairies in the Park - Brockville

August 15: Tamarack Teddy Bear Party for Big Brothers Big Sisters


 

 

 

 

Videos

Inquiries