Hi. I'm
Yichao.

I help game projects deliver emotion-based storytelling that inspires players and drives towards KPIs. I'm here to help you translate business targets into creative direction that excites your players and energizes your designers.

From leading ideation and story breaking sessions, to writing dialog and cutscenes, to delivering mograph comics, prose fiction, flavor text, and more, I've crafted memorable story content for globally beloved IPs and new properties alike.

I'm passionate about helping theaters review, improve, and modernize their internal comms, documentation, and organizational tooling. (Yes, I'm that kind of nerd.) I've consulted for executive directors and board members of established non-profits on how to build institutional structure and healthy work processes that better support artists in their communities.

I've taught acting, improv, and musical theater for Childsplay (Tempe AZ), , Valley Youth Theatre (Phoenix AZ), TBA Theatre (Anchorage AK), Rise Up and Sing (Rupert ID), and more. From week long intensives, to month long summer camps, to full scale productions, I've worked with and managed large casts of kids, creating safe environments for them to build confidence, grow skills, and play.

I have music directed for youth and adult productions alike, and am available as an accompanist for voice performances, lessons, and rehearsals. I've also played and led music for choirs and churches, and love opportunities to work for or volunteer with non-profits that serve their communities with song.

I have written numerous plays on commission for theaters as part of their New Works development programs. I have also written many works for theater for young audiences and youth camps, and love working directly with a cast to write works specifically tailored to the young actors involved.