Sydney Elise Russell

About

Stage actress, singer, dancer, and author best known for performing as Young Elsa in Broadway's national tour of Frozen. She has also played Young Nala in Disney's The Lion King on Broadway. Her posts documenting her Broadway and entertainment career journey have helped her amass 10,000 followers on her sydneyeliseofficial Instagram account.

Before Fame

She appeared in a video in October of 2019 in which she is seen dancing at Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The video went viral and caught the attention of millions of viewers, sparking her massive recognition and ultimately her Broadway career. 

Trivia

She has authored two books, including Stephanie and the Magical Bracelet, and Stephanie Conquers Hate. Both books are a part of her Super ME series, a book series intended to help empower children and unleash their inner strength. 

Family Life

Her mother appears in some of her Instagram video posts, including an upload from November, 2022 in which the two share a holiday dance routine, as well as a #flashbackfriday post from 2013 in which her mother is shown teaching her Bible verses as a baby.

Associated With

She has uploaded several Instagram posts paying tribute to some of her personal heroes, including Anika Noni Rose and Martin Luther King Jr. Additionally, she has also appeared on Good Morning America during the portion hosted by Michael Strahan, Sara Haines, and Keke Palmer.