“She sings with the power and pain of Judy Garland, the sophistication of Barbra Streisand and the humour and warmth of Judy Holliday.“
– Gary Smith, Sit Back And Enjoy As World Goes Round – The Hamilton Spectator (2011)
An accomplished vocalist, Lyla has belted out anthems at sports arenas, recorded in studio with local area musicians, performed numerous musical theatre roles, added her voice to several choirs, and has showcased her unique vocal talents as a soloist in countless venues throughout Southern Ontario. The Hamilton Spectator’s Theatre Critic, Gary Smith, named her one of the Top Theatre Performers of 2014 for her one woman cabaret show, Songs For A 40th Birthday. Lyla’s theatrical talents have been showcased in front of and behind the footlights with The Confidential Musical Theatre Project, Daycar Productions, Drury Lane Theatricals, HammerTheatre, The HamilTEN Festival, Hamilton Theatre Inc., Mixed Theatre, The Peninsula Players, Piccadilly Circus, The Players’ Guild of Hamilton, The Staircase, Stoney Creek Little Theatre, Theatre Ancaster, Theatre Aquarius, and Unveiled Productions.
“Lyla Miklos is divine as no-nonsense Marilla Cuthbert . . . Miklos’ powerful soprano is truly something to behold“.
– Amanda Cosby-Nesbitt, HTI’S Anne of Green Gables The Musical is a Whimsical Delight for All Ages.” – Steel City Reviews (2026)
LYLA ONLINE
Lyla’s You Tube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/lylamiklos
Lyla’s Soundcloud Page: https://soundcloud.com/lylamiklos
LYLA LIVE
What: 2026 City of Hamilton Arts Awards
When: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6-10pm EST
Where: The Art Gallery of Hamilton – 123 King St W, Hamilton, ON
Details: Free Admission. No tickets required. Lyla Miklos is a nominee in the category of Lifetime Achievement this year. The evening will feature an awards ceremony, artistic programming, and a reception bringing together members of Hamilton’s arts and cultural community. Installations by three past Arts Awards recipients have been commissioned as a special feature to commemorate 50 years of the Arts Awards in Hamilton.
Websites: https://www.hamilton.ca/city-council/awards-tributes/arts-awards
