Michael Rudy Nikkerud (born 13 March 1983), known professionally as Rudy Nikkerud, is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and former singer in the Planetshakers band.

[1][2] Rudy Nikkerud studied music and earned a BA from the University of Tasmania, Australia.

At 16, Rudy dedicated his life to serving Jesus after a life-changing encounter with God at a Planetshakers conference.

[3] Later he moved to Melbourne, where he became part of Planetshakers Church at its inception.

[5][6][7][8] Rudy Nikkerud married Chelsi on 1 November 2010 and together they have a daughter named Aria Lorraine.