Kristin Chenoweth has never been one to hold back her heart—or her voice. The Wicked star, Tony winner, and powerhouse performer recently opened up about a subject close to her soul: not just singing, but what it means to have a voice.
In a candid interview, Chenoweth reflected on her own journey—from church choir in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, to Broadway stardom and beyond—and how The Voice, the hit reality show she’s mentored on, taps into something deeper than competition.
“It’s not just about hitting the notes,” she said. “It’s about saying something when you sing. It’s about the courage to be fully yourself, even when your voice shakes.”
As a returning mentor on The Voice, Kristin has guided young contestants with both technical precision and emotional truth—often bringing them (and herself) to tears during rehearsals. “Sometimes they don’t even know what they’ve got,” she said, smiling. “But when they open their mouths and that soul comes pouring out—that’s when I see the spark.”
Kristin is no stranger to the pressure that comes with performance. At 4’11”, she’s had to fight for every inch of her space in an industry that doesn’t always make room for small, big-voiced women. And yet, her unmistakable soprano has filled theaters, television screens, and hearts for decades.
She praised The Voice not just for its platform, but for its heart. “It’s about mentorship. It’s about passing down what we’ve learned, not just to create stars—but to help people find themselves.”
In a world filled with noise, Kristin Chenoweth believes the most powerful sound is the one that comes from deep within—and that’s what keeps her coming back to The Voice: not for fame, but for the music that heals, lifts, and reveals the truth of who we are.