Cecily Stong Reveals ‘Weird Emotional Baggage’ From Working on ‘SNL’ for Nearly a Decade

Versatile and talented, Cecily Strong is known to every fan of the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live. As the longest-tenured female cast member in the show’s history, many fans have grown up watching Strong on SNL every Saturday night. In late 2022, Strong announced that she would be stepping away from the series – shocking many viewers. In the months since Strong’s exit, the comedian has opened up several times about the decision that led her to leave SNL. In a recent interview with Jimmy Fallon, Strong admitted that she still has a strong emotional attachment to the area where SNL is filmed.

When did Cecily Strong join ‘Saturday Night Live’?

Strong was born in Illinois in 1984. As a young woman, she developed a keen interest in stand-up comedy, performing regularly at iconic comedy clubs such as The Second City and iO Chicago. In 2012, Strong was recruited to join SNL. In less than a year, Strong became a repertory player on the show, performing in most sketches and earning renown for her impressions.

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