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.
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. Later he moved to Melbourne, where he became part of Planetshakers Church at its inception. Rudy served as a pastor in the Planetshakers Church and was also a worship leader of the Planetshakers band until 2024.
Rudy Nikkerud married Chelsi Hardcastle (who also served as a worship leader at Planetshakers Church) on 1 November 2010, and together they have a daughter named Aria Lorraine.