Liu Xiaomei

Geboren 1 jan 1956 · Baoding，Hebei Province，China

Liu Xiaomei was born in January 1956. She is a native of Tianjin and her family does folk art. When she was in school, she learned to sing Xihe Dagu from her mother, and learned storytelling from her grandfather, laying a solid foundation in art. In 1973, she joined Qingyuan County Literary and Art Propaganda Team. In 1975, she was transferred to Baoding District Art Troupe. She mainly sang Xihe Dagu, and participated in operas, dramas, and operas. Gradually formed her own singing style. In 1978, she was transferred to Baoding Quyi Troupe and later served as the head of the troupe. She is currently the director of Baoding Art Experiment Center.