Complex sentence: Kristen "Kristy" Cates (born 1977) is an American actress and singer, best known for her role as Elphaba in the Chicago production of "Wicked".
Split into simpler sentences: Kristen "Kristy" Cates (born 1977) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Elphaba in the Chicago production of "Wicked".