Zhao Li graduated from the Guangzhou Xinghai Conservatory of Music with honors, and completed her tertiary education at the establish Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Her passion and skills in her craft have been recognized as an accomplished erhu player. She received the People's Scholarship Professional Excellence Award twice and garnered 3rd place at the Dragon Sound National Scholarship competition. Zhao Li joined the Singapore Chinese Orchestra in her 3rd year at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.