Jessica Nigri

Personal Details :

Full Name: Jessica Nigri
Nickname: Nigri
Date of Birth: August 5, 1989
Age: 35 (as of 2025)
Place of Birth: Reno, Nevada, USA
Nationality: American and New Zealander
Current Residence: Arizona, USA
Height: 5′7″ (170 cm)
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Blonde (often dyed for cosplay)
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Languages: English
Family: Daughter of Cory and Jacqueline Nigri
Education: Attended Desert Vista High School in Phoenix; studied briefly in college before pursuing cosplay full-time
Pets: Has shared pictures with her pet cats and dogs
Profession: Cosplayer, promotional model, voice actress, YouTuber
Known For: Professional cosplay and viral costumes including Pikachu, Lollipop Chainsaw, and Assassin’s Creed characters

2009: Began cosplaying with her viral Pikachu costume, which led to widespread recognition.
2012: Won IGN’s contest to portray Juliet Starling from the video game Lollipop Chainsaw, becoming an official spokesmodel for Warner Bros. Games. Faced controversy at PAX East for her revealing costume but continued to gain prominence.
2013: Portrayed Vivienne Squall in Killer Is Dead and Captain Edward Kenway (female version) in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Also cosplayed as Miss Monday in Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z at PAX 2013.
2013–present: Voiced Cinder Fall in the animated web series RWBY, marking her entry into voice acting.
2015: Launched her YouTube channel, sharing behind-the-scenes content, cosplay tutorials, and convention vlogs. As of 2022, her channel has over 1.24 million subscribers and 25 million total views.
2018: Featured in the documentary “Becoming Jessica Nigri,” providing an in-depth look at her life and career.
2019–2020: Continued to gain recognition as a prominent figure in the cosplay community, collaborating with various brands and appearing at major conventions.
2021–present: Expanded her brand through merchandise sales, online content creation, and collaborations with gaming and entertainment companies.

Birthplace & Upbringing: Born in Reno, Nevada, and raised partly in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Education: Attended Desert Vista High School and briefly studied game design and art in college before focusing on cosplay.
Family: Daughter of Cory and Jacqueline Nigri; has shared close relationships with her family on social media.
Hobbies: Passionate about cosplay, gaming, drawing, and voice acting.
Pets: Animal lover with several cats and dogs.
Travel: Frequently travels internationally to attend conventions and meet fans.
Interests: Enjoys anime, video games, art, fitness, and community engagement.
Personal Traits: Known for her outgoing personality, dedication to her craft, and positive connection with fans.

Estimated Net Worth (2025): $1 million – $5 million
Primary Income Sources:
- Social Media: Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, with significant earnings from brand partnerships and sponsored content.
- Patreon: Over 2,200 patrons, generating between $9,000 and $45,000 monthly.
- Convention Appearances: Paid appearances and panels at conventions worldwide.
- Merchandise Sales: Sales of prints, calendars, and other merchandise featuring her cosplay work.
- Voice Acting: Roles in series like RWBY and Red vs. Blue.
Estimated Annual Earnings: Between $100,000 and $500,000, depending on the year and projects.

Guinness World Record: Most followed videogame cosplayer on Twitter with 515,000 followers as of March 2016. Source
Shorty Award Nomination: Nominated in the “Weird Gamer Guy at BlizzCon” category for her collaboration with Onyx at BlizzCon. Source
Best in Show: Awarded “Best in Show” at San Diego Comic-Con in 2012 for her cosplay work. Source
Documentary Feature: Subject of the 2018 documentary “Becoming Jessica Nigri,” providing an in-depth look at her life and career. Source
Influence on Cosplay Community: Recognized for her impact on the cosplay community, inspiring many aspiring cosplayers to express themselves through their favorite characters. Source

Jessica Nigri gained widespread attention with her viral Pikachu cosplay in 2009.
She is known for blending creativity and craftsmanship in her costumes, often hand-making many pieces herself.
Jessica has voiced characters in popular web series, including RWBY and Red vs. Blue.
She holds a Guinness World Record for being one of the most followed video game cosplayers on Twitter.
Jessica has been featured in numerous gaming and cosplay magazines worldwide.
She maintains a strong connection with her fans through social media and regular convention appearances.
Her cosplay portfolio includes iconic characters from video games, anime, and comic books.
Jessica is multilingual, fluent in English and has knowledge of other languages from her upbringing.
She enjoys drawing and often shares fan art and her own sketches online.
Jessica balances her professional career with advocacy for animal rights and charity work.