Who Is Kristin Chenoweth?

Kristin Dawn Chenoweth is an American singer, actress, and composer. She is best known for her work in Broadway musicals and films. She has received numerous awards for her work, including a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, an Emmy Award, and several others.

Early Life and Career

Chenoweth was born on July 24, 1968 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She attended Oklahoma City University where she pursued a degree in musical theatre before transferring to the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. After graduating in 1990, she moved to New York City where she began her professional career with roles on Broadway. Her first notable role was as Sally Brown in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. She then went on to star in Steel Pier, Epic Proportions, The Apple Tree, Wicked, Promises Promises and On the Twentieth Century.

Music Career

Chenoweth released her debut album titled Let Yourself Go in 1999. The album featured covers of classic jazz and pop songs. Her second album As I Am was released in 2005 and featured original compositions by Chenoweth. In 2009, she released her third album Some Lessons Learned which featured a mix of original songs and covers. Her fourth album Coming Home was released in 2014 and featured country music standards. In 2016 she released her fifth album The Art of Elegance which featured jazz standards from the Great American Songbook.

Film and Television Career

Chenoweth has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. Her film credits include Sordid Lives (2000), The Pink Panther (2006), RV (2006), Deck the Halls (2006), Bewitched (2005) and many more. Her television credits include Glee (2009-2015), Pushing Daisies (2007-2009), The West Wing (1999-2006) and more.

Awards

Chenoweth has received numerous awards for her work including a Tony Award for You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, a Drama Desk Award for Steel Pier, an Emmy Award for Pushing Daisies, a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album for Wicked and many more.