Ryan Nicolls, the only child of Tom and Sharon Nicolls, hailing from Sacramento, California, first discovered his affinity for storytelling during his sophomore year at Casa Roble High School, where he participated in a production of Agatha Christie's esteemed play, "Murder at the Vicarage". Prior to pursuing his academic endeavors, Ryan initially enrolled at American River College as an Applied Physics major, though he eventually shifted his focus to the performing arts, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater and Dance from California State University, Fullerton.
In 2010, Ryan made the significant decision to relocate from Los Angeles to New York City, where he further honed his craft at the esteemed Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater. He subsequently attended Columbia University, where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree in acting, further solidifying his artistic expertise.