Person
Kara Young
Acting · 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
The View
Self
Marvel's The Punisher
Wendy
Sherri
Self - Guest
I Love Boosters
Crying Black Mother
The Other Two
VMA Announcer (voice)
Is God Is
Racine
I'm a Virgo
Jones
Master
Sascha
Chemical Hearts
La
Silent Partner
Kosi Jones
Filmography
- 2026I Love BoostersCrying Black Mother
- 2026Is God IsRacine
- 2025We StrangersMari Winters
- 2024Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton PatchLutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins
- 2023Blow Up My LifeCharlie August
- 2023SisMichelle
- 2023I'm a VirgoJones
- 2022SherriSelf - Guest
- 2022MasterSascha
- 2022F^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢KYolanda
- 2021Clyde'sLetitia
- 2021Silent PartnerKosi Jones
- 2020Chemical HeartsLa
- 2019Over the ThresholdRoom Service
- 2019The Other TwoVMA Announcer (voice)
- 2018LUCIDDeja
- 2018Hair WolfCami
- 2017White FaceKara
- 2017Marvel's The PunisherWendy
- 2012CyborneticsLisa
- 1997The ViewSelf
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