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Tate west

Tate west

Chicago, IL

$150 and up

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

I bring circus pizazz to any event with a variety of acts and entertainment. i offer unicycle, juggling, stilts, aerials, and more.
My background is in circus arts but i offer many stilt and strolling characters like Statue of Liberty, living tree, and an elf.
I have experience with parties (adults or kids), strolling entertainment, parades, corporate events, workshops and more!


Reviews

23 reviews

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Ali C.

October 18, 2025
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Tate was amazing! She was interactive with customers, kept in character the whole time, and was a great performer. Would hire her again any time.

Thanks Tate!

Hired as: Stilt Walker


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Kevin F.

September 8, 2025
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We had the pleasure of having Tate West perform at our synagogue’s Big Top Bash, the kickoff to our Sunday School year, and she was absolutely incredible. Tate amazed everyone with her skills on stilts, the unicycle, and plate spinning, and what really stood out was how interactive she was with the kids. She handed out plates for them to try spinning themselves and guided them through it with patience and energy.

Tate is not only extremely talented, but she’s also engaging, personable, and professional. We had booked her for an hour, but she generously stayed a bit longer because the kids were having such a great time. While she wowed us with stilts, unicycle, and plates, she also does juggling, globe walking, and other circus acts we didn’t even have time to experience.

Both kids and adults were captivated. She was truly the highlight of the morning. On top of her talent, Tate is beautiful, easy to work with, and has excellent communication and social skills. I would wholeheartedly recommend her for any event.

Hired as: Balancing Act, Children’s Party Entertainment, Circus Entertainment, Interactive Performer, Stilt Walker, Variety Entertainer


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Marion W.

July 26, 2025
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Tate was awesome. She did a wonderful job interacting with the children and the community at large. I hope she is available next year for our Community Fun Day. AWESOME !!

Hired as: Juggler, Stilt Walker, Variety Entertainer


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Kris H.

July 21, 2025

We hired Tate West and two other performers to provide juggling, still walking, and variety entertainment for our church's circus-themed VBS. To say the performance was a huge success would be an understatement. They fully interacted with every kid and family as they arrived, providing wonderful memories that we will never forget. I highly recommend her for any event! Thank you Tate West!

Hired as: Balancing Act, Children’s Party Entertainment, Circus Entertainment, Interactive Performer, Juggler, Stilt Walker, Variety Entertainer


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Buffy N.

May 25, 2025
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Hired Tate to do a juggling demonstration and coach the grandkids on how to juggle. Everyone loved it! Tate was a very patient coach and really engaging.

Hired as: Circus Entertainment, Juggler

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Booking information

Price range: $150 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Commercial general liability (includes fire and aerial)

What to expect

I do a variety of things. From performing 3-6 minute acts, strolling, workshops, stilt walking, etc. If you come to me with a request we can work together to set expectations specific to your event.

About

I have been performing and teaching for 10 years. I can unicycle, juggle, do aerials and a bunch more. I love what i do and seeing the awe on peoples faces when i perform. I also love interacting with people and teaching circus arts as well. I have a wide range of experience; from working with toddlers to adults, from big groups to one on one, from slow ambient to upbeat parades. I am excited to make your event special!

Additional booking notes

Requirements depend on apparatus/skill requested.

Past booked events

October 2025

16

Thursday

Product Promotion

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Joliet, IL

September 2025

13

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bloomingdale, IL

07

Sunday

Festival

10:00am - 12:00pm

Deerfield, IL

06

Saturday

House Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Tinley Park, IL

August 2025

23

Saturday

Retirement Community Event

10:00am - 2:00pm

Chicago, IL

08

Friday

Nonprofit Event

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Island Lake, IL

July 2025

26

Saturday

Personal Occasion

3:00pm - 3:45pm

Chicago, IL

20

Sunday

Festival

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Chicago, IL

02

Wednesday

Nonprofit Event

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Aurora, IL

May 2025

25

Sunday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Minooka, IL

24

Saturday

House Party

6:00pm - 6:45pm

Calumet Park, IL

12

Monday

Nonprofit Event

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Frankfort, IL

April 2025

26

Saturday

Fundraiser

11:00am - 12:30pm

Aurora, IL

17

Thursday

Corporate Event

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Naperville, IL

March 2025

13

Thursday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Highland Park, IL

February 2025

13

Thursday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Downers Grove, IL

December 2024

19

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

6:30pm - 6:45pm

Oak Park, IL

November 2024

03

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Chicago, IL

October 2024

26

Saturday

Festival

11:00am - 12:00pm

Chicago, IL

19

Saturday

Prom/After Prom Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Highland Park, IL

12

Saturday

Halloween Party

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Wilmington, IL

05

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Elmwood Park, IL

September 2024

22

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Berkeley, IL

07

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

6:30pm - 7:00pm

Chicago, IL

July 2024

26

Friday

Camp Event

11:00am - 1:00pm

Western Springs, IL

20

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Chicago, IL

04

Thursday

Parade

9:00am - 11:00am

Union Grove, WI

June 2024

19

Wednesday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 8:30pm

Chicago, IL

08

Saturday

Product Promotion

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan City, IN

08

Saturday

Cultural Event

11:30am - 11:45am

Chicago, IL

May 2024

18

Saturday

Anniversary Party

11:00am - 1:00pm

Muskegon, MI

April 2024

12

Friday

Nightclub Event

11:30pm - 11:45pm

Chicago, IL

March 2024

23

Saturday

Teen Birthday Party

5:00pm - 5:30pm

Waukegan, IL

08

Friday

Fundraiser

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lake Forest, IL

03

Sunday

School Assembly

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Oswego, IL

February 2024

07

Wednesday

Personal Occasion

8:30pm - 8:45pm

Chicago, IL

January 2024

20

Saturday

Birthday Party

11:00pm - 11:30pm

Chicago, IL

18

Thursday

Fundraiser

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Des Plaines, IL

December 2023

20

Wednesday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 6:15pm

Oak Park, IL

November 2023

08

Wednesday

Surprise

9:00am - 9:15am

Orland Park, IL

03

Friday

Festival

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Chicago, IL

October 2023

28

Saturday

Cocktail Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Lake Bluff, IL

Set list

I can be lenient on what music i perform to.

Influences and inspiration

My first trainer was a ringling brothers clown so i am definitely influenced by traditional circus but I attended a circus school in Germany where i really worked on my contemporary style. I also started my circus journey through social circus as a youth which influenced my love for teaching social and emotional learning through circus arts.

Setup requirements

Requirements depend of apparatus/skill requested