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Lisa Simone is listed as a jazz singer and stage actor. Lisa Simone was born on September 12, 1962 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States. The age as of 2026 is 63.
My Take
Carrying the surname Simone would crush most performers, but Lisa Simone built her own voice in the shadow of a legend. As Nina Simone's only child, she could have coasted on legacy; instead she earned her place across Broadway and off-Broadway in Rent, The Lion King, Aida, and Les Miserables before claiming her identity as a jazz singer. I find that second-generation courage compelling. It is one thing to inherit a name, another to make audiences forget whose name it is. Born in Mount Vernon, she represents the harder, more honest path of proving yourself on your own terms.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lisa Simone
- Name (Japanese)
- リサ・シモン
- Reading
- りさ・しもん
- Born
- September 12, 1962 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Tiger
- Origin
- Mount Vernon, New York, United States
- Occupation
- jazz singer / stage actor / singer / actor
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lisa Simone born?
Born September 12, 1962 (age 63).
Where is Lisa Simone from?
Lisa Simone is from Mount Vernon, New York, United States.
What does Lisa Simone do?
Lisa Simone works as jazz singer, stage actor, singer, actor.
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