Cecily Strong is best known for her work as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" where she returns for her 11th season.

Strong received back-to-back Emmy Award nominations in 2020-2021 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She has entertained viewers with her standout Weekend Update character Cathy Anne, Michael Che's wacky chain-smoking neighbor who offers her opinions on current events. Her recurring character Gemma, a British "singer" with various boyfriends, also quickly became a fan favorite. She has earned rave reviews for her notable Judge Jeanine Pirro, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Melania Trump impressions. Strong has co-hosted Weekend Update alongside both Seth Meyers and Colin Jost.

Strong recently starred on Apple TV+'s 2021 hit musical series, "Schmigadoon!", on which she also serves as a producer. Her memoir, "This Will All Be Over Soon," was released in 2021. That same year she made her New York stage debut at The Shed in "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe," and returned to star in the production at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles in 2022. She also co-stars in the upcoming animated feature "Garfield."

In Chicago, Strong improvised regularly at the iO Theater and served as an understudy for The Second City Mainstage and e.t.c. shows. She performed as a member of The Second City National Touring Company and has also appeared at the Chicago Sketchfest, Chicago Just For Laughs, the New York SketchFest and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Strong has appeared in the films "The Female Brain," Paul Feig's reboot of "Ghostbusters," Melissa McCarthy's "The Boss," "The Bronze" and "The Meddler." Additionally, Strong emceed the 2015 White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Strong was raised in Oak Park, Illinois, and has a BFA in theater from the California Institute of the Arts. Her birthday is February 8.