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).

Kara Young

Acting Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

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

Sherri

Self - Guest

Great Performances

Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins

Marvel's The Punisher

Wendy

The Other Two

VMA Announcer (voice)

I'm a Virgo

Jones

Is God Is

Racine

I Love Boosters

Crying Black Mother

Chemical Hearts

La

Master

Sascha

Sis

Michelle

We Strangers

Mari Winters