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Like many of today\u2019s hardworking actor-writer-comedians, Cecily Strong knows how to give the exact creative advice that aspiring artists need to hear. The longtime \u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d cast member has thoughts on telling inclusive stories in Hollywood today, being in the moment on set, and embracing the ups and downs of the biz. \u201cHow easy is it to just feel bad about yourself and just feel so beaten up?\u201d she points out. \u201cKeep your chin up and know that your path may look different\u2014your path should look different.\u201d\n\nRaised in Chicago and a student of theater before comedy, Cecily has been Emmy Award\u2013nominated two years in a row for helping make NBC\u2019s \u201cSNL\u201d must-see TV. A scene stealer in \u201cGhostbusters,\u201d \u201cThe Boss,\u201d and many animated and sketch series, Cecily is now paying homage to classic movie musicals as producer and star of Apple TV+\u2019s new original musical series from Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, \u201cSchmigadoon!\u201d\n\nTune in also for a recap of the 2021 Emmy nominations, and read up on them here: https://bit.ly/3xMga4W\n---\nBackstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage\u2019s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today\u2019s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Jack Smart, Awards Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nFollow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media:\n- https://www.facebook.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope\n- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast\n\nLooking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe\nBrowse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e\nCheck out our community-driven virtual programming, The Slate: https://bit.ly/2WDNXf0\nBackstage stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement: https://bit.ly/3cuMBt5\n\nSpecial thanks to...\n- Host: Jack Smart\n- Producer: Jamie Muffett\n- Social media: Katie Minard, Alysa Cirelli\n- Design: Mark Stinson, Caitlin Watkins\n- Additional support: Christine McKenna-Tirella, Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Benjamin Lindsay, Oriella St. Louis