Nilperi Şahinkaya (born 23 February 1988) is a Turkish actress known for her versatile performances in television, film, and theater. She gained prominence with her roles in the period drama Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman ki, the romantic comedy Kiraz Mevsimi, and the Netflix spin-off comedy series Erşan Kuneri. Şahinkaya has appeared in various popular television series such as Kayıp, Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek, Kuzgun, Yeni Hayat, and Yasak Elma. She has also starred in films including Yahşi Batı, Deli Aşk, Karakomik Filmler, and Ayzek ile Bir Gece. Beyond the screen, she showcased her talent on stage in an adaptation of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and the digital theater play Dijital Sahne: Bir Bebek Evi. Known for her collaborations with comedian Cem Yılmaz and actor Kerem Bürsin, Şahinkaya continues to build a diverse and successful career in the entertainment industry.

Nilperi Şahinkaya was born on 23 February 1988 in Senegal. Her father, Salim Levent Şahinkaya, is a diplomat, which led her to spend her early years in various countries. She completed her primary education in Paris and attended secondary school in Bern. In 2003, after her parents' divorce, she moved with her mother to Ankara. She graduated from Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle in 2006. Between 2006 and 2010, Şahinkaya studied at Bilkent University School of Music and Performing Arts, where she excelled academically and had her name placed in the university's High Hall of Fame.

Nilperi Şahinkaya began her acting career while studying at Bilkent University, making her television debut in the daily series Deniz Yıldızı. In June 2010, she was cast in the period drama Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman ki, portraying the character Mesude, which led her to settle in Istanbul. Following this role, she appeared in the crime series Kayıp, where she played the dual roles of Defne and Sedef. Her breakthrough came with the romantic comedy Kiraz Mevsimi, in which she starred as Şeyma. She further expanded her television career with a leading role in N'olur Ayrılalım as Temmuz Akıncı. Continuing her stage career, Şahinkaya acted in an adaptation of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, directed by Hira Tekindor, performing alongside Zerrin Tekindor, Tardu Flordun, and Şükrü Özyıldız. She also performed in the digital theater production Dijital Sahne: Bir Bebek Evi, which was published on YouTube. Şahinkaya joined the cast of ATV’s series Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek, playing Aslı opposite Kerem Bürsin, marking her third collaboration with the actor following their appearances in the web series Yaşamayanlar and Aynen Aynen. She continued her success on television with supporting roles in popular series such as Kuzgun, Yeni Hayat, and Yasak Elma. Her collaborations with comedian Cem Yılmaz became notable as they worked together in various projects, including the Netflix comedy series Erşan Kuneri, where she portrayed multiple characters. Şahinkaya’s filmography includes roles in Yahşi Batı, Deli Aşk, Karakomik Filmler, and the spin-off film Ayzek ile Bir Gece. She has also starred in the surreal web series Derin Mor and the comedy web series Nasıl Fenomen Oldum, as well as drama films Gelincik and Benim Babam Bir Melek.