Carra Patterson

Personal context

Summary

Carra Patterson is an actor known for The Arrangement, Straight Outta Compton, Lovecraft Country, Rustin, and Elsbeth, as well as stage work including August Wilson’s Jitney. Her roles include historical figures and contemporary characters, with recurring work in ensemble drama and stories centered on black characters. In 2020, she co-created Black Joy, a visual poem commissioned in solidarity with people protesting systemic racism, anti-Black violence, and police brutality. No public party campaigning or DEI organization roles are on record.