
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).
Acted in 20
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
We Strangers
Mari Winters
- 2024
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins
- 2023
Blow Up My Life
Charlie August
Sis
Michelle
- 2022
F^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢K
Yolanda
- 2021
Clyde's
Letitia
Silent Partner
Kosi Jones
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Over the Threshold
Room Service
- 2018
LUCID
Deja
Hair Wolf
Cami
- 2017
White Face
Kara
- 2012
Cybornetics
Lisa
Appearances2
2020s
- 2022
1990s
- 1997