Lakesha Shontell Woods born May 6, the oldest of two children and raised in a small town in Hollywood, Florida called Carver Ranches. Lakesha was 10 years old when she started singing with an all girl gospel group called Cousin's Touch. Lakesha says, "We were just a group of cousin's who wanted to sing like our daddies The Woods aka The Hollywood Stars". Growing up in the church Lakesha and her cousins weren't allowed to pursue singing as an R&B group so they sung gospel as much as they could; in their church and at other church programs or in the choir. Lakesha wrote the groups first original song "Seek God". With musical talent running as deep as 3 generations back, Lakesha was eager to pursue singing but often initamated by the great voices (in her family) that came before her. Eventually, she challenged herself to face her calling. Lakesha left the corporate world to pursue her dreams of becoming a full time entertainer.

With writing being her strong point, she writes about things that are common; everyday issues in her life. Lakesha is also the Publisher of Enjoy Life Magazine Online, and she also writes the column Mind Body & Soul. She's written several poems, essays and commentaries that have been published in literary magazines, online publications and in complilations with other writers. Some of her well noted articles include: All My Good Days, Everybody Needs a Break, Nature's Way, I Write & What About My Heart.

As an Actress Lakesha received her start with TH Entertainment; an independent entertainment company that produces films. In 2004 she was casted as Malinda in the independent film Root of Evil. With TH Entertainment she was also casted for the pilot sitcom Soul City, this show aired on Comcast Cable in 2005.


Presently Lakesha is writing songs for up and coming artists, collaborating with other songwriters, producers, circuiting open mic venues performing original songs and spoken word. Her first musical play will be produced in 2009 by GKR Music Mission, a non- profit production company. The musical will be on the marquee at the Emma Parish Theater (Titusville Playhouse).