Born in China, actress Di Zhu grew up in Hong Kong and later moved to Rochester, New York, where she pursued her studies as a classical pianist at the prestigious Eastman School of Music. At an early age, she has won first prize at many piano competitions, including the Inaugural International New York Piano Competition. In the middle of her collegiate studies at Eastman, Di left the university and moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting. In the past, Di has worked closely with The Russian Arts Theater & Studio, where she played leading roles in many productions. She is also a composer and playwright. Show less «