Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Credits
22 titles
Kara Young
Biography
Kara Young is an American actress. She had her breakout role in the series I’m a Virgo (2023), and in 2026 starred in the films I Love Boosters and Is God Is. She has won two Tony Awards for her roles in the plays Purlie Victorious (2024) and Purpose (2025), while also earning nominations for Clyde's (2022) and Cost of Living (2023).
Known For
Filmography
I Love Boosters
Crying Black Mother
Is God Is
Racine
We Strangers
Mari Winters
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins
Blow Up My Life
Charlie August
Sis
Michelle
I'm a Virgo
Jones
Sherri
Self - Guest
Master
Sascha
F^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢K
Yolanda
Clyde's
Letitia
Silent Partner
Kosi Jones
Chemical Hearts
La
Over the Threshold
Room Service
The Other Two
VMA Announcer (voice)
LUCID
Deja
Hair Wolf
Cami
White Face
Kara
Marvel's The Punisher
Wendy
Cybornetics
Lisa
The View
Self
Great Performances
Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins