Idina Menzel is an American actress and singer, known for her acclaimed career on Broadway, in film, and on television. She rose to prominence in 1996 with her role as Maureen Johnson in the musical "Rent," which earned her a Tony Award nomination. Her success was solidified in 2003 by portraying Elphaba in the musical "Wicked," a performance for which she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Her international fame soared thanks to her role as Elsa in the Disney animated film "Frozen" (2013), where her performance of the song "Let It Go" achieved worldwide success, contributing to the song's Academy Award and Grammy Award wins. Her other significant works include the role of Shelby Corcoran in the television series "Glee" and appearances in films such as "Enchanted" and the film adaptation of "Rent."