David Lei worked in Chinatown as a social worker for at-risk youth before starting his business in 1981; in 2003 Lei sold his business, retiring to indulge his passions for community building, youth education, and the arts. He is an active participant with several nonprofit organizations including The Chinese Performing Arts Foundation, the Asian Art Museum, the Chinese American Community Fund, Academy of Chinese Performing Arts, World Arts West - San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, the Bancroft Library, the Center for Asian American Media, and the Ching Ngai Dance Troupe.
David Lei is a tried and true San Franciscan, he grew up attending San Francisco public schools, graduated from UC Berkeley, and raised a family here.
This week our conversation with David Lei focuses on the history of the Chung Ngai Dance Troupe, and the important task of promoting unity amongst beautiful and varied communities.
We are pleased to bring you this second chance to meet David Lei!
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