
Kara Young
- Known for
- Acting
- Birthplace
- Harlem, 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).
Filmography

I Love Boosters 2026
as Crying Black Mother

Is God Is 2026
as Racine

We Strangers 2025
as Mari Winters

Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch 2024
as Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins

Blow Up My Life 2023
as Charlie August

Sis 2023
as Michelle

Master 2022
as Sascha

F^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢K 2022
as Yolanda

Clyde's 2021
as Letitia

Silent Partner 2021
as Kosi Jones

Chemical Hearts 2020
as La

Over the Threshold 2019
as Room Service

LUCID 2018
as Deja

Hair Wolf 2018
as Cami

White Face 2017
as Kara

Cybornetics 2012
as Lisa
Credits from TMDB.