Nikki Tyler, a driven individual from a young age, set her sights on a career in acting while still in high school. This determination led her to relocate from Berkeley, California to Los Angeles, where she pursued higher education. To support herself throughout her studies, Tyler embarked on a career in nude modeling, quickly rising to become one of the most prominent figures in the industry, with appearances in renowned publications such as Penthouse.
As her academic pursuits took a backseat, Tyler decided to leave college, where she had been studying to become a clinical psychologist, and instead enrolled in make-up school. Her skills in this field soon landed her a job at Vivid Video, where she worked on sets as a makeup artist. It wasn't long before she was persuaded to try her hand in front of the camera, a decision she made after consulting with her husband. Initially, she agreed to perform exclusively with women, but eventually, her boundaries shifted, and she began to work with men as well.
As of April 2006, Tyler had retired from the adult film industry and was living a quiet life in California with her husband and son.
