Nikki Elise, or Sajedene as she is known online, is an artist, content creator, and business consultant. She has considerable experience in esports (competitive video games) as on-camera talent, tournament organization, player management, marketing, and sponsorship liaison. She has provided business consulting services for other content creators as well as esports talent and organizations. 

Art

Art has always been a passion for Nikki. She enjoys creating fantasy, comic book, and video game inspired drawings as well as developing a loving and supportive community where she can share that passion with others. You can find her adding finishing touches to an illustration as a partnered streamer on Twitch, sharing video content on YouTube, or in a booth selling her artwork at conventions across the country.

With her unique combination of business experience and artistic talent, Nikki translates ideas into illustrations used for merchandise, promotions and branding. She has designed multiple character skins, concepts, and cosmetics available in-game for a wide variety of clients, ranging from video game companies, esports organizations, energy drinks, non-profit organizations, and content creators.

Gaming & Esports

Nikki has an extensive esports management and marketing background. She was a co-founder, owner, and manager of Digital Chaos (now known as Chaos Esports Club) a multi-gaming esports organization, where their team achieved 2nd at the Dota 2 International, one of the largest esports tournaments in the world ($20 Million+ USD prize pool). She has organized multiple tournaments and led the production of a Dota 2 Circuit Minor, a large-scale esports tournament in Washington, D.C., with some of the best esports teams competing for a $300,000 USD prize pool in front of a live crowd of over 2,000 people with 150,000 more watching online. Nikki is also an on-camera host and commentator for various tournaments and events. Nikki has represented various organizations, players, and content creators in sponsorship and contract negotiations, and has worked with both endemic and non-endemic brands in their marketing campaigns. Her consultation clients include start-ups, law firms, esports organizations, and NBA teams.

Personal Life

Nikki Elise currently resides in Phoenix, AZ with her husband and three adorable cats. They continue to create art, video games, and film their broadcasts at their home studio, while staying on task by keeping meticulous lists and schedules in her planner. When time allows, she enjoys jumping into a new book (fantasy being her favorite) or video game, watching anything from movies and TV shows to streams and vlogs, playing the piano, traveling, swimming, riding her bike, dancing, and hosting board game nights with their friends.