Lesa McCoy Bishop, violin
 A native of Illinois, Lesa attended the University of Iowa pursuing a degree in music performance and the study of contemporary music. She worked as the violinist for the Center for New Music under the direction of the late William Hibbard. Upon graduation she worked as a violinist in Mexico with the Mexico City Philharmonic, the Veracruz Symphony and the Toluca State Orchestra. She also was a violinist with the Symphony Nova Scotia in Canada. She has been a member of the Virginia Symphony since 1988. She performs regularly with the Four Seasons String Quartet and the Norfolk Chamber Consort.
Recently Lesa began her professional bodybuilding career. In the 2006-2007 season she won first place overall titles in the following: NASF 2006 Old Dominion Championships, NASF 2006 American National Championships, the 2007 North Carolina Open, the 2007 Virginia Open, the NPA Masters Universe Pro Qualifier, and the NPA Fall Pro Classic. Lesa combines the discipline of music and bodybuilding by guest posing at bodybuilding shows playing her violin. She was recently honored as the NPA top female pro athlete of 2007.
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