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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Cecily Strong, born in 1984, is an American <a href="/biography/cecily-strong">comedian</a>, actress, and voice artist known for her work on television and stage. She was born in Springfield, Illinois, and raised in Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago. Her parents are Penelope Strong and Bill Strong. Her father, Bill, served as an Associated Press bureau chief and later went on to manage a public relations firm in Chicago. Her parents eventually divorced. Cecily grew up with a younger brother.</p>

<p>Strong developed an early interest in comedy, often reenacting sketches from <em>Saturday Night Live</em> (SNL) with friends. She has cited <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Hartman">Phil Hartman</a> as a major influence on her passion for performance. Cecily began her education at Oak Park and River Forest High School before transferring for her senior year to the Chicago Academy for the Arts, where she graduated in 2002.</p>

<p>Following high school, she attended the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, California. There, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater in 2006. After graduation, she returned to Chicago to study improv at both the Second City Conservatory and iO Chicago (formerly ImprovOlympic).</p>

<h2>Early Performing Career</h2>
<p>While in Chicago, Strong performed regularly with iO Chicago and The Second City, two of the city’s premier comedy institutions. She also participated in renowned comedy festivals including the Chicago Sketch Fest, New York Sketchfest, the Chicago Just for Laughs Festival, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Her stage credits include performances at local venues such as the Mercury Theater, Bailiwick Theater, and the Goodman Theater. Additionally, she was a member of the all-female improv group Virgin Daiquiri.</p>

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<h2>Saturday Night Live and Celebrity Impressions</h2>
<p>In 2012, Cecily Strong joined the cast of <em>Saturday Night Live</em>, becoming a standout performer known for her sharp comedic timing and wide range of character work. She co-anchored the show's "Weekend Update" segment initially with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_Meyers">Seth Meyers</a> during the premiere of season 39, and later continued in the role alongside <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Jost">Colin Jost</a>. She eventually stepped down as co-anchor when <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Che">Michael Che</a> joined the segment.</p>

<p>Strong has been recognized for her celebrity impressions on SNL, adeptly portraying a variety of public figures including <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khloé_Kardashian">Khloé Kardashian</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofía_Vergara">Sofia Vergara</a>, <a href="/biography/ariana-grande">Ariana Grande</a>, <a href="/biography/anjelica-huston">Anjelica Huston</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allison_Williams">Allison Williams</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Koenig">Sarah Koenig</a>, <a href="/biography/maria-bartiromo">Maria Bartiromo</a>, <a href="/biography/jeanine-pirro">Jeanine Pirro</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Estefan">Gloria Estefan</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alanis_Morissette">Alanis Morissette</a>, and <a href="/biography/lana-del-rey">Lana Del Rey</a>, among others.</p>

<h2>Other Projects and Public Appearances</h2>
<p>In 2015, Cecily Strong served as the featured entertainer at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. During her performance, she delivered a pointed and humorous monologue that addressed politicians, media organizations, and public figures, including then-<a href="/biography/barack-obama">President</a> <a href="/biography/barack-obama">Barack Obama</a>. That same year, she appeared in a commercial for Old Navy alongside fellow SNL cast members <a href="/biography/nasim-pedrad">Nasim Pedrad</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Pharoah">Jay Pharoah</a>. She also participated in the climate change documentary series <em>Years of Living Dangerously</em>, which sought to raise awareness of environmental issues through storytelling.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
<p>As of recent estimates, Cecily Strong has a net worth of approximately $1 million. While some public sources offer details about her professional work and background, she maintains a relatively private personal life. There is no publicly verified information regarding her marital status or whether she has children.</p>

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