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