Independent Theater Director   Graduated from the Central Academy of Drama, Li Jianjun founded the New Youth Group in 2011. As a key practitioner in contemporary Chinese theater arts, his body of work reflects a deep concern for the existential realities of ordinary people. By integrating historical insights from visual arts with rigorous research into theatrical mediums, his creations embody a distinctive innovative spirit. In recent years, his series of works have garnered significant attention and debate due to their critical cultural stance and bold exploration of theater aesthetics.