Cyndi Lauper is a singer.
Cynthia Ann Stephanie `` Cyndi '' Lauper ( born June 22 , 1953 ) is an American singer , songwriter , actress and LGBTQ activist . This album included the number one single `` True Colors '' and `` Change of Heart '' , which peaked at number 3 . Her charitable efforts were acknowledged in 2013 when the singer was invited as a special guest to attend US President Barack Obama 's second-term inaugural .