Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: Cynthia Ann Stephanie `` Cyndi '' Lauper ( born in Queens , New York , United States , on June 22 , 1953 ) is an American Grammy Award-winning singer , songwriter , and MTV VMA-winning video and Emmy Award-winning movie , television and theater actress .
Simplified: Cynthia Ann Stephanie `` Cyndi '' Lauper ( born June 22 , 1953 ) is an American singer , songwriter and actress .