Voice, Piano
Riki Brooks is an exceptionally trained vocalist with who studied voice at the Peabody Conservatory School of Music. She is a skilled choreographer, director-instructor of the arts, and has toured with many Broadway shows including "Dreamgirls," "Ain't Misbehavin'," "A Chorus Line," "Eubie," and "Little Shop of Horrors." She holds a Doctorate in Ministry Arts from Trinity University, and a Bachelor of Science in Performing Arts from Bowie State University.
Dr. Brooks recently received the prestigious Phoenix Award from Atlanta Mayor Kaseem Reed, in addition to a proclamation and endorsement from Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. She was nominated Atlanta's Gospel Choice Best New Artist nominee, Host of the TD Jakes MegaFest Family Expo Stage, and has been recognized by Billboard magazine on several occasions, placing in the top 100 on the Dance and Gospel charts repeatedly. She has received numerous acknowledgments from the offices of Mayor Shirley Franklin; the late Rev. Dr. Creecy of the SCLC; the City of Duluth, GA; Roswell Mayor Jere Wood; Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas; and the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. She is also a former contestant for both Miss Baltimore and Miss Black America.
Riki is the proud wife of Tony Collins, former musician of the renowned group "The Whispers." She is also the mother of two children, Tony, Jr. and Shykeria. Dr. Brooks is a spirit-filled woman whose mission is to uplift and empower those around her. She continues to feed the community and inspire women and teens to pursue their dreams through positive influences that spread love, peace, and hope.