"Cecily Strong is an American actress and comedian, best known for her work as a cast member of the iconic sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live" (SNL). She joined SNL in 2012 and quickly became a fan favorite with her wide range of characters and spot-on impressions. Strong co-anchored 'Weekend Update' alongside both Seth Meyers and Colin Jost. Strong has entertained viewers with a multitude of noteworthy impressions, including Senator Dianne Feinstein, French Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira and MSNBC host Rachel Maddow. Cecily was born in Springfield, Illinois; she grew up in Oak Park where she became interested in acting."