Kara Young
- Known for
- Acting
- Birthplace
- Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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
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Filmography
Is God Is
Movie · as Racine
I Love Boosters
Movie · as Crying Black Mother
We Strangers
Movie · as Mari Winters
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Movie · as Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins
Sis
Movie · as Michelle
Blow Up My Life
Movie · as Charlie August
I'm a Virgo
TV · as Jones · 7 eps
F^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢K
Movie · as Yolanda
Master
Movie · as Sascha
Sherri
TV · as Self - Guest · 1 ep
Clyde's
Movie · as Letitia
Silent Partner
Movie · as Kosi Jones
Chemical Hearts
Movie · as La
Over the Threshold
Movie · as Room Service
The Other Two
TV · as VMA Announcer (voice) · 1 ep
LUCID
Movie · as Deja
Hair Wolf
Movie · as Cami
White Face
Movie · as Kara
Marvel's The Punisher
TV · as Wendy · 2 eps
Cybornetics
Movie · as Lisa
The View
TV · as Self · 2 eps
Great Performances
TV · as Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins · 1 ep