Acting is Kristen Bell's profession.
Broadway theatre , Although theater is the generally preferred spelling in the United States ( see American and British English spelling differences ) , many Broadway venues , performers and trade groups for live dramatic presentations use the spelling theatre . commonly known as Broadway , refers to the theatrical performances presented in the 41 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theater District and Lincoln Center along Broadway , in Midtown Manhattan , New York City . Kristen Bell . She began her acting career starring in stage productions and attended the Tisch School of Arts in New York . Since 2016 , she has starred in the main role of Eleanor Shellstrop on the NBC comedy series The Good Place .