Biography

Chichi Li (Shiqi Li) is a UK-based collaborative pianist working across vocal, instrumental and chamber music repertoire.

She began her musical journey in the UK in 2023, joining the Royal Northern College of Music to study for a Master of Performance in Piano Accompaniment. She studied under Professor David Jones and Kathryn Stott, graduating with Distinction in 2025.

During her studies, Chichi performed in leading concert halls and cultural venues, including Wigmore Hall, the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham, and Manchester Cathedral. She also participated in masterclasses with leading musicians such as Julius Drake, David Owen Norris, Simon Lepper, Joseph Middleton, Stephen waarts and Charles Owen, further shaping her collaborative approach across a wide range of repertoire.

Chichi has been invited to work as a collaborative pianist at several festivals, including the Keystones Piano Festival, the Low Clarinet Festival (USA), and the Lichfield Festival, where she worked closely with instrumentalists in both rehearsal and performance contexts.

Following graduation, she joined the RNCM External Accompanist List and continues to provide regular accompaniment support for the College. She is also engaged by the University of Sheffield, where she serves as an assessment collaborative pianist for chamber music modules and as accompanist for undergraduate and postgraduate degree final recitals.

Chichi is particularly interested in long-term collaborative partnerships and in working within university and conservatoire settings, where performance and academic assessment contexts intersect.

Contact: Chichili.piano@hotmail.com