Li Shengsu
Li Shengsu | |||||||
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| Born | February 16, 1966 | ||||||
| Alma mater | National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts | ||||||
| Occupation | Peking opera performer | ||||||
| Years active | 1986–present | ||||||
| Employer | China National Peking Opera Company | ||||||
| Known for | Dan roles | ||||||
| Style | Mei (Mei Lanfang) school | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 李勝素 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 李胜素 | ||||||
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Li Shengsu is a Chinese Peking opera singer-actress who plays Dan roles. She began performing traditional Chinese opera from a young age and is a student of Mei Baojiu and other famous opera performers. She is widely considered a Peking opera superstar and has many renown performances. Currently, Li Shengsu is the director of Troupe One of China National Peking Opera Company. Li also holds positions in other organizations as well, including being a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. She has received multiple awards and recognition for her performance in Peking opera.