Actor
Kara Young
16 films
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).
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First watchChemical Hearts20207.3as LaWhen a hopelessly romantic high school senior falls for a mysterious new classmate, it sets them both on an unexpected journey that teaches them about love, loss, and most importantly…View filmEssential films
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Filmography
16 films as actor- 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
- 2022MasterSascha
- 2022F^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢KYolanda
- 2021Clyde'sLetitia
- 2021Silent PartnerKosi Jones
- 2020Chemical HeartsLa
- 2019Over the ThresholdRoom Service
- 2018LUCIDDeja
- 2018Hair WolfCami
- 2017White FaceKara
- 2012CyborneticsLisa