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Cecily Strong Biography

Birth Place:

Oak Park, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, comedian

Fast Facts

First starring role was in sixth grade when she played a lawyer who was prosecuting Hitler
Decided on a comedy career while attending college
Studied at the Second City Conservatory and is a member of the Second City National Touring Company
Was a member of the female improv troupe Virgin Daiquiri
Big break came in the summer of 2012 when producer Lorne Michaels spotted her in a comedy showcase in Chicago and cast her on Saturday Night Live