Prof. Li, who has studied at Columbia and Yale universities, often tells her students: "When we study in the West, we learn adroitness and sound methodology. Chinese drama must embrace the spirit and actions of the Chinese people."
她經常告訴學生：「我們學西方的，是學人家的技巧和做事的方法，中國的戲劇還是應該要有屬於自己的精神和內涵。」