Nia Peeples, born Virenia Gwendolyn Peeples on December 10, 1961, in Hollywood, California, is an American R&B and dance music singer and actress. She is best known for her role as Nicole Chapman on the TV series "Fame," as well as Pam Fields on the drama "Pretty Little Liars," Karen Taylor Winters on "The Young and the Restless," and Sydney Cooke on "Walker, Texas Ranger."

Her career began with the performance group The Young Americans, and she quickly rose to fame with her hit single "Trouble," which reached #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1988. Her most successful pop single, "Street of Dreams," hit #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991.

In her personal life, Nia Peeples has been married four times and has two children, Christopher and Sienna. She currently lives in Malibu, California, and is involved in promoting fitness, inspiration, and healthy lifestyle changes through her organization Elements of Life.

Throughout her career, Nia Peeples has received several awards and accolades, including presenting Debbie Allen with a Lifetime Achievement Award at The Carnival: Choreographer's Ball 10th anniversary show in 2009.