Kara Young
Acting
Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
22
Acting Credits
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
Is God Is
2026
as Racine
6
I Love Boosters
2026
as Crying Black Mother
6.2
We Strangers
2025
as Mari Winters
5.4
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
2024
as Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins
Sis
2023
as Michelle
4
Blow Up My Life
2023
as Charlie August
I'm a Virgo
2023
as Jones
6.8
F^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢K
2022
as Yolanda
8.8
Master
2022
as Sascha
5.2
The Sherri Shepherd Show
2022
as Self - Guest
2.6
Clyde's
2021
as Letitia
Silent Partner
2021
as Kosi Jones
10
Chemical Hearts
2020
as La
7.3
Over the Threshold
2019
as Room Service
10
The Other Two
2019
as VMA Announcer (voice)
7
LUCID
2018
as Deja
8
Hair Wolf
2018
as Cami
7.1
White Face
2017
as Kara
Marvel's The Punisher
2017
as Wendy
8.2
Cybornetics
2012
as Lisa
4
The View
1997
as Self
4.3
Great Performances
1971
as Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins
6.1