Born in October 1963, Tang Litu is the Vice President of Shanghai Theatre Academy. He holds a Master of Engineering degree obtained through on-job postgraduate study, and holds the professional title of senior engineer. His previous positions include: Director of Infrastructure Division and Director of Infrastructure Service Centre of Shanghai Maritime College, Deputy General Manager and Secretary of CPC Branch of Shanghai Shenjiao Investment Co Ltd, Director of Shanghai Education Infrastructure Management Centre, Assistant President of Shanghai Conservatory of Music (on secondment), and Vice President of Shanghai Conservatory of Music.