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Kristin Chenoweth (born July 24, 1968) is an United States|American singer and musical theatre, film and television actress. Some of her best-known roles have included Glinda in Broadway theatre|Broadway's ''Wicked (musical)|Wicked'' and Annabeth Schott in television's ''The West Wing''. She is currently appearing in the role of Olive Snook on the American Broadcasting Company|ABC dramedy ''Pushing Daisies'' for which she received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy. She is also the face of Jude Frances jewelry.
Chenoweth has a distinctive speaking voice. In ''FHM's'' March 2006 issue, she compared her voice to that of Betty Boop. Chenoweth is a soprano known for her powerful singing technique.
Early life
Chenoweth was born Kristi Dawn Chenoweth (she added an "n" in her first name later because she thought that "Kristin" was a more operatic name than "Kristi") in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma|Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and was adopted at birth. Chenoweth's ancestry includes one-quarter Cherokee lineage. After studying drama at Broken Arrow High School under Billie Sue Thompson, Chenoweth attended Oklahoma City University, where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta (Beta Omicron) Sorority. She earned a bachelor's degree in musical theater and a master's degree in opera performance, studying under Florence Birdwel... read all
