
Idina Menzel
Idina Kim Menzel (born May 30, 1971) is an American actress of stage, film and television. She is best known for her vocal performance as Elsa in Walt Disney Pictures' 2013 wildly-popular animated feature film, Frozen, and its 2019 sequel, Frozen II, as well as for being the original performer of the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba, in the stage show Wicked.
Her other roles have include Nancy Tremaine in Disney's 2007 film Enchanted, its 2022 sequel Disenchanted, and a recurring role as Shelby Corocoran on the FOX television series, Glee.
Menzel is of Jewish faith. She is also a singer.
Role on Arthur[]
Menzel voices Dr. Paula, a therapist who helps Brain in the episode "Shelter from the Storm."[1] Regarding her role, Menzel stated, "It's such an honor to have teamed up with Arthur, particularly on a story as meaningful as this one. I hope that this episode can help parents and kids when upsetting events occur in the world and in their communities."[2]