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.[1] She is widely considered a Peking opera superstar and has many renown performances.[2] 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.[2] She has received multiple awards and recognition for her performance in Peking opera.