Yichu Li is a multidisciplinary artist, director, and DJ whose work spans experimental film, music video, and contemporary art, driven by a commitment to female and LGBTQIA+ empowerment. Her first short film was featured at the Women Without Borders Festival. Yichu has since directed impactful projects, including the fashion short film Marni x Bamboo with over 200k views. She performed as a DJ at renowned venues like Burning Man, Fabric London, Riposte, Shalanaya, and 44KW Shanghai, etc.

Yichu’s work explores socially engaged narratives and cutting-edge media, such as 3D photogrammetry, VR, and AI, to amplify  marginalized voices. She’s a dedicated advocate for gender and cultural representation through the arts, contributing to projects like the international film initiative The Languages of Love. Yichu’s leadership shines through her organizational skills in hosting events, conducting interviews, and delivering engaging speeches.

Currently pursuing an MA in Performance Art at Central Saint Martins, Yichu also holds a BA in Photography and Film Production & Future Media from the China Central Academy of Fine Arts. Her studies have equipped her with a transdisciplinary approach to performance, blending live elements with VR, AI, and immersive technology, creating impactful, inclusive narratives.