Lydia Li is an award-winning actress and filmmaker based in LA. Originally from China, she moved to Los Angeles at 17 to pursue acting by studying film & theatre at University of Southern California. She has starred in projects that have been showcased around the world, and won numerous awards including Actors Awards - Best Actress in a Drama, International Independent Film Awards – Actress in a Leading Role (Gold Award), Los Angeles Film Awards – Actress in an Indie Film, IndieFEST Film Awards – Best Leading Actress, Award of Merit. Her works have been covered by press in China and the U.S.

She recently wrote, directed, and acted in her latest short film - The Light After, which is going to be screened at festivals later this year.