is well known as an actress who has performed on stage and screen to critical acclaim. She first appeared on the scene in the HBO series “Tanner ’88” directed by Robert Altman and quickly was plucked by Vanity Fair journalist James Wolcott as an “up and comer to watch.” Seinfeld fans recognize her from the infamous episode “The Contest.” She has appeared in many television shows and films including, “Law and Order,” Tanner on “Tanner,” “Damages,” “The Job,” “Cashmere Mafia,” Confessions of a Shopaholic, Kissing Jessica Stein, Gigantic, Ira and Abby, Failure to Launch, The Nanny Diaries, Friends With Kids and Five Flights Up. On Broadway, Ilana is best known to musical theater fans for her comedic turn as “Lucy Van Pelt” in the Broadway revival of, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. Ilana also starred in the Broadway productions of Jake’s Women, Wrong Mountain and The Last Night Of Ballyhoo. Ilana has performed on the Tony Awards. As a voice-over artist, she has done numerous commercials and audio books. She produced the critically acclaimed play Tape in New York, Los Angeles and London. She produced the film Ira and Abby along with its writer and star, Jennifer Westfeldt.