Pop rock composer, lyricist, singer and poet Lena Shammas has all the abilities required in a consummate performer. Lena began by writing poetry at a very young age, then added classical piano and guitar to her music repertoire. Her unique self-style is attributed to her diverse background.     As a Christian Kuwaiti and an ambassador's daughter she was exposed to music in the many places she lived as a child - from cities such as Kuwait, London, Geneva, Moscow and New York to countries including Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, France and Kenya she absorbed the various influences apparent in her music. For example, her choice to include a string instrument such as the "oud", an ancient Arabic instrument not typically found in American music. Educated in New York City, Geneva, Paris, London, Moscow, Nairobi, Kuwait, and with two BA degrees from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, Lena's music career was temporarily on hold due to some personal responsibilities.