Ryah Nixon is a graduate of the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, class of 2009. Classmates include: Kyle Beltran, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Steffanie Leigh, and Ian Harding. She is originally from Seattle, Washington and attended Roosevelt High School. Ryah appeared in the 2009 production of Fat Camp the musical at NYMF and made her off-Broadway debut in Another Part of the Forest, playing the role of Laurette. She also appeared in the season one episode "Double Date/Mom" of the television series Louie on the FX network. On June 10, 2012, Ryah appeared in an episode of "Head Games" titled "Moral Dilemma" on The Discovery Channel. Ryah then joined the first national tour of 9 to 5: the musical. She performed in the ensemble and worked as an understudy for Doralee and Judy Bernley. Ryah replaced Diana Degarmo as the lead in the final leg of the tour. She received a Broadwayworld Award for her performance of "Doralee Rhodes" on tour. Ryah closed the national tour as Doralee Rhodes on July 31, 2011. Ryah played Kate McGowan in the 5th Avenue Theatre's Concert Version of "TITANIC", which commemorated the 100th Anniversary of the ship's sinking.