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id: 4e79bfa324
section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-14 08:55 PST
updated: 2026-11-14 08:55 PST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Blind teen musician takes paid consulting role at Seattle Opera

Tacoma singer-songwriter Lyla Eileen, 15, who is blind, was given a paid consulting role with Seattle Opera, KIRO 7 reported.

Section: [Culture & Events](/seattle/section/life.md) · Entities: [Lyla Eileen](/seattle/wiki/lyla-eileen.md), [Seattle Opera](/seattle/wiki/seattle-opera.md)

## Coverage

- [KIRO 7 (CBS)](https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/blind-15-year-old-musician-turns-night-seattle-opera-into-paid-consulting-role/YYSA44FLIBGBDFLJHH75JQKPZM/), 2026-11-14 08:55 PST: Blind 15-year-old musician turns night at Seattle Opera into a paid consulting role

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