Kara Young
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Known forActing
GenderFemale
Place of birthHarlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Known credits22
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).
I Love Boosters
2026 · Crying Black Mother
Is God Is
2026 · Racine
We Strangers
2025 · Mari Winters
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
2024 · Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins
Blow Up My Life
2023 · Charlie August
Sis
2023 · Michelle
I'm a Virgo
2023 · Jones
The Sherri Shepherd Show
2022 · Self - Guest
Master
2022 · Sascha
F^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢K
2022 · Yolanda
Clyde's
2021 · Letitia
Silent Partner
2021 · Kosi Jones
Chemical Hearts
2020 · La
Over the Threshold
2019 · Room Service
The Other Two
2019 · VMA Announcer (voice)
LUCID
2018 · Deja
Hair Wolf
2018 · Cami
White Face
2017 · Kara
Marvel's The Punisher
2017 · Wendy
Cybornetics
2012 · Lisa
The View
1997 · Self
Great Performances
1971 · Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins
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