Xinyuan Li

Xinyuan Li is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Occidental College's Theater and Performance Studies department. He holds dual master's degrees in Scenic and Lighting Design from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a bachelor's degree in Lighting Design from Shanghai Theatre Academy. As a visual artist and designer, he collaborates with renowned studios like George Tsypin Opera Factory and James F. Ingalls Lighting Studio, contributing to international productions across opera, ballet, theater, and cultural projects.

• Education: BFA in Lighting Design (Shanghai Theatre Academy), MFA in Scenic/Lighting Design (University of Massachusetts, Amherst)

His professional work spans prestigious venues including the Paris Bastille Opera, Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, and Park Avenue Armory in New York. In China, he has designed for projects like the Shanghai Jazz Music Festival and the EPang Palace cultural tourism initiative.