Kara Young
Known for ActingHarlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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
I Love Boosters
2026 · as Crying Black Mother
Is God Is
2026 · as Racine
Chemical Hearts
2020 · as La
Master
2022 · as Sascha
We Strangers
2025 · as Mari Winters
Clyde's
2021 · as Letitia
Silent Partner
2021 · as Kosi Jones
White Face
2017 · as Kara
Sis
2023 · as Michelle
LUCID
2018 · as Deja
F^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢K
2022 · as Yolanda
Hair Wolf
2018 · as Cami
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
2024 · as Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins
Over the Threshold
2019 · as Room Service
Cybornetics
2012 · as Lisa
Blow Up My Life
2023 · as Charlie August