Nicole Ari Parker, an American actor who has appeared in film and television and on stage, is most well-known for portraying Teri Joseph, a flamboyant lawyer in the show Showtime's Soul Food. Her name is currently her married name, Nikki Kodjoe. As a child living in Baltimore, Maryland, she was always fascinated by acting. At an Maryland high school event in her early years of training, she was awarded the title for the most outstanding actress. After working in theater and 'The Washington Ballet Company she graduated with a certificate in acting from New York University. The actress received lots of praise after her debut big role as a character in The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love. Movies such as Blue Streak and Boogie Nights Spark came next. Soul Food was an immensely popular TV series. Her appearances also appeared in TV programs like Second Time Around" and Empire. She appeared on stage in several productions early in her career. Parker, a politicia