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