Linda is a storyteller who had seven different names by the time they turned seven years old. Some names were imposed by US and Chinese institutions, reflecting the challenges of technology, translation, and cultural disparities. Others were given by eager parents from separated, evolving families. Since then, Linda has fiercely championed the right to choose one's own name and tell one's own story.
Linda studied international affairs at Georgetown and is pursuing an MFA in Film Directing at CalArts. They advocate for narrative agency beyond the screen and mentor teens at WriteGirl LA.
2025 VC Archives Artist-in-Residence
