Cara Washington

Cara Washington is a skilled writer and performer with diverse experience in the entertainment industry. Currently serving as a Writers' Assistant for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" at CBS since June 2020, Cara also works with Story Pirates as an Actor and Teaching Artist, leading writing workshops for elementary school students and performing sketch comedy. Previous roles include Script Writer for The Take by ScreenPrism Media, where Cara contributed to engaging film and TV analysis for a substantial YouTube audience, and an Executive Assistant at SirenSong Entertainment, providing support in various capacities including copywriting and social media management. Cara's early career included positions at prestigious organizations such as Sesame Workshop and Yale University, complemented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Media Studies from Yale University.