WEST & LYLA

Affton High School, Crossroads College Preparatory School

Meet West & Lyla! 

Lyla Lawless – Freshman, Affton High School
West Wilson – Senior, Crossroads College Preparatory School 

Prepare to be amazed by West Wilson and Lyla Lawless, a powerhouse acrobatic duo from Circus Harmony! West wowed audiences last year as a solo competitor, and now he’s back teaming up with Lyla show-stopping duo performance! Their original specialty act explores life at different stages—Lyla at the beginning of her high school career, West preparing to graduate and head to college. They blend jaw-dropping skill, storytelling, and a partnership forged over five years of performing together. 

Circus is a true passion for West & Lyla. For West, performing is about sharing his passion; for Lyla, it’s about connection—to each other, the audience, and the story. After high school, West plans to study International Business while keeping circus as a side gig. Lyla is all in, aiming for a full-time career in circus, with dreams of performing for Cirque du Soleil or 7 Fingers. 

Witness the thrilling, original acrobatics of West & Lyla at the Teen Talent Competition Finals at the Fabulous Fox on January 24! Get your FREE tickets here: 16TH ANNUAL TEEN TALENT COMPETITION | Metrotix – Fox Theatre Saint Louis 

Meet The 2026 Finalists

The 2026 Finalists performed on stage January 23, 2026. Learn more about the exciting awards and opportunities the 2026 talented student performers won in addition to performing on stage at the Fabulous Fox!

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