Idina Menzel Idina Menzel is a Pop artist from United States, born on May 30, 1971. WikiData MusicBrainz Apple Music Spotify Last.fm Deezer Facebook Twitter Idina Kim Menzel (pronounced /ɪˈdiːnə mɛnˈzɛl/; née Mentzel; born May 30, 1971) is an American actress, singer and songwriter. She is widely known for originating the roles of Maureen in Rent and Elphaba in Wicked, and for voicing the character Elsa in the Disney movie Frozen. Idina was born on Long Island, New York, to a Jewish family. Her mother, Helene, is a therapist, and her father, Stuart Mentzel, worked as a pajama salesman. She was raised in Syosset . Popular albums include "Frozen 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition]", "Wicked (Original Broadway Cast Recording)", "Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" and "Rent (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)".