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Kat Richardson on CBS’ Beyond The Gates

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Hi, I’m so happy you’re here.

I’m Colby! I am an actor, singer, dancer, model, lupus warrior, and most importantly, plant mom.

I received my MFA in Acting last year from the University of California, San Diego’s prestigious program at the La Jolla Playhouse, which is consistently ranked one of the top 5 MFA Acting programs in the country. I am also a proud Richmond, Virginia native and graduate of Howard University’s Musical Theatre BFA program.

Other important facts about me: I like to frequent the same five restaurants in rotation. I love to do anything active like skating or rock climbing. If I could spend my entire day dancing, that would be heaven.

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News

  • Big Tigger Morning Show

    January 21, 2026 at 8:40am

    Colby Nixon and Brandon Claybon on the Big Tigger Morning Show live on V103

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  • Good Day DC

    January 16, 2026

    Watch my interview on Fox 5 DC

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  • A woman standing next to a large screen displaying the 'Living Local DMV' logo in bright colors.

    Living Local DMV

    January 16, 2026

    Watch my interview on DCW50

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Recent Features

  • A panel discussion with three people on stage, one man and two women, in front of a large screen displaying the words "Beyond the Page." The man in the middle is wearing a light-colored striped suit and holding a microphone, smiling. The woman on the right is dressed in white with boots, holding a microphone, and the woman on the left is seated, looking at her phone. There are flowers and bottles on small tables beside them.

    DC Life Magazine

  • A woman in a black turtleneck looks at a man in a green sweater during a meal at a formal dining table with pastries, fruit, coffee, and water glasses, in a well-lit room with a lamp, flowers, and decorative items in the background.

    Deadline

  • Three women standing together in a restaurant, with a caption displaying their names. The woman on the left is wearing a sleeveless black dress with a red design, the woman in the middle is wearing a black coat with a leopard print collar, and the woman on the right is wearing a white shirt with a dark vest.

    Entertainment Tonight

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Recently…

Stay up-to-date with the latest highlights from my career. Here are my most recent acting projects, from captivating stage performances to standout roles on screen.

  • Three women inside a colorful hair salon, with one woman receiving a service, another woman with a purse talking to her, and a stylist working on hair in the background. Salon supplies and a TV are visible.

    Jaja's African Hair Braiding | National Tour

    Vanessa, Radia, and Sheila | Directed by Whitney White | Written by Jocelyn Bioh

  • Young woman on stage threatening with a knife, other person lying on the floor, dramatic scene with dark background.

    Romeo and Juliet

    Juliet | Directed by Allie Moss | Written by William Shakespeare

  • Two performers on stage in costume, one dressed as a man with a mustache, curly hair, and wearing red robes with bunny ears, and the other as a woman with bunny ears, wearing a floral top, pink skirt, and sneakers.

    Bunny, Bunny | World Premiere

    Dee | Written, Directed and Choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly

Media

Discover my portfolio in one place. From headshots and production photos that tell a story, this section highlights my versatility and talent across various roles and mediums.

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Denim on denim will always be a move 💙 📸: @j.maclin Hair: @i_slaytherunway Makeup: @melissamangrumco Stylist: @theamanisimone
It was always you ❣️ happy birthday my love.