Karla is a member of  AEA, SAG-AFTRA and APA. She began her performing career after earning her BA at Temple University.  She has appeared numerous times in the daytime serial ONE LIFE TO LIVE. She's also made appearances on LAW & ORDER, SEX & THE CITY, LUKE  CAGE and of course SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. Karla originated the part of Leora Henderson in the original jazz musical LADY AND PREZ.