Zhang Shen Jia, a member of the China Democratic League, is a young playwright at the Yunnan Dian Theatre and holds a master's degree. He graduated from the Department of Theater Studies at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts under the mentorship of Yan Quanyi.
Zhang has won numerous awards and has participated in various festivals and showcases, including the Beijing Small Theater Opera Arts Festival, the intangible heritage showcase event at the 20th Anniversary of the Handover of Hong Kong, the legacy of art event organised by the National Grand Theatre, and the Nanning ASEAN International Arts Festival.