In 1984, Nicole Portwood graduated from high school, and like most young people, was trying to decide where to go to college. Meanwhile, working part-time as a clown at a local amusement park, she attended a circus, and her mind was made up.After an in-depth interview and intimidating audition, she was accepted to one of the most prestigious institutions in the nation... Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College! The rest is history!Nicole has spent the last 25 years working in every possible venue for clowns. Her credits include touring both nationally and internationally with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, performing for guests at Disneyland and Disney World, and entertaining thousands of children and adults alike at all the birthdays, company picnics, schools and libraries she has been invited to since starting her company in 1992.