Ma Ji | |||||||
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| Born | 2 August 1934 | ||||||
| Died | 20 December 2006 (aged 72) | ||||||
| Occupation | Xiangsheng performer | ||||||
| Children | Ma Dong (son) | ||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 馬季 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 马季 | ||||||
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Ma Ji (traditional Chinese: 馬季; simplified Chinese: 马季; pinyin: Mǎ Jì; 2 August 1934 – 20 December 2006), born Ma Shuhuai (simplified Chinese: 马树槐; traditional Chinese: 馬樹槐; pinyin: Mǎ Shùhuái), was a Chinese xiangsheng comedian. He was one of his generation's most popular and influential xiangsheng performers and was mentor to many younger performers. His disciples include Jiang Kun, Zhao Yan, Liu Wei, Feng Gong, Xiaolin, Wang Qianxiang, Li Zengrui, Han Lancheng, Liu Xiyao, Peng Ziyi, Yin Zhuolin, Yao Xinguang, Zhao Longjun, Xing Yingying, Liu Lixin, and Hou Guannan.