Alicia Roanne Witt (born August 21, 1975) is an American film, stage, television actress and singer. Witt joined the cast of Law & Order: Criminal Intent for the 2007-08 season as Det. Nola Falacci, a character who is a temporary replacement for Megan Wheeler, played by Julianne Nicholson who was away on maternity leave. She is a recurring character in Friday Night Lights for the 2009-10 season. Witt currently resides in Los Angeles and New York. Beside her work as an actress, she is working on her music career. Her self-titled EP with four songs was released on iTunes in July 2009.