Oklahoma!, for which she sang "I Cain't Say No". Her work garnered praise by Ben Brantley of The New York Times, who called her performance "captivating". Wider exposure in television and film On February 4, 2016 Strong appeared in "Alistair Pitt", the 13th episode of the third season of the NBC crime thriller TV series The Blacklist. In the episode, Strong plays Alicia Vacarro, the daughter of a mafia boss who agrees to be married off to the son of a rival mafia family in order to avert a mob war.Schäfer, Christian (February 2016). "The Blacklist: Alistair Pitt - Review". SerienJunkies.de Strong gained wider exposure with her first feature film role, playing Sarah, the daughter of Adam Sandler's character, in the 2018 Netflix film The Week Of, which was directed by Robert Smigel. Later that year, she guest-starred as Talia Goldstein in the Amazon Video series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, appearing in the fourth and fifth episodes of the second season."Midnight at the Concord", The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 2, Episode 5 (December 5, 2018). Amazon Video. Style and influences Strong writes and performs vocals in both English and Spanish, and composes on both piano and acoustic guitar,Testa, Jim (August 15, 2014). "Bilingual Union City songwriter Allison Strong releases debut album with two area performances". NJ.com. having initially exhibited a guitar-driven country style, before later shifting more towards piano accompaniments. Her music draws inspiration from pop, country and Latino music, and she has compared its sound to that of Sara Bareilles, whom she cites as an influence. She has also expressed an admiration for Latin artists like Laura Pausini, Carlos Vives, Jesse & Joy, Soraya, and Shakira, as well as American artists such as Ingrid Michaelson, India.Arie, Aloe Blacc, Alison Krauss, and Taylor Swift. Aside from solo performances, she is part of a studio band that includes fellow Jersey musicians Alex Brumel on guitar, Eric Novod on percussion and Erik Kase Romero on bass. Personal life Strong's favorite authors include Emily Dickinson, Mitch Albom, and Jane Austen. She enjoys baking, playing the piano, performing the national anthem at events, and hosting a show on a local television channel. Awards and accolades 2008 New Jersey Poetry Out Loud Top Female Solo artist, 2013 Hoboken Music Award People's Choice award, 2013 Hoboken Music Award 2013 NYMF Award for Excellence for Outstanding Ensemble Performance (for Volleygirls'', shared with rest of cast) 2019 Garden