About Me

I was born in Wuhu, Anhui, China, and spent most of my life there. With no theater programs available during my childhood, I never considered a career in theater until my freshman year at UW, where I initially pursued a degree in Computer Science. However, after taking two drama classes, I became fascinated by the field and decided to double major.

When I was in school, I tried everything I could to be involved in theatre. From acting to stage managing to dramaturg to light design and to direct. I founded the Chinese Theater Club on campus, providing a platform for students from various disciplines and backgrounds to learn and produce theater. During the pandemic, I continued to explore theater digitally, directing a staged reading of Bertolt Brecht's The Good Person of Szechwan in Chinese and a multimedia version for my senior capstone project. After graduation, I directed a devised piece titled Monologues of n Women and the world premiere of Two Goldfish (Who Become Heroes). I then registered Yun Theater as a non-profit theater company in Seattle and currently serve as the artistic director. Yun Theatre is a bicultural, experimental theater company that challenges traditional norms and addresses social and political issues affecting marginalized communities. Our productions reflect the intersection of Chinese and American ideologies, sparking dialogue and contributing to positive change and social justice.

For me, theater is both therapeutic and radical. It brings us together, helps us understand one another, and provides comfort even in turbulent times. It also challenges us to confront difficult questions and documents the struggles of human beings within capitalist, patriarchal, and oppressive systems. I'm particularly interested in documentary theater, devised theater, and exploring different mediums such as projections, interactive designs, and unconventional spaces to tell stories.