Photos by David Yu Photography
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Leah Li and 2012 Miss Chinatown Steffi Hu
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Li being crowned by 2012 Miss Chinatown USA Steffi Hu
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Li won Miss Talent and Miss Chinatown
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Li started dancing at an early age and has won several dance awards.
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Li performing a Fire Phoenix dance
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Li as Mu Guiying
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Li during the question and answer portion
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Leah Li shown with this year’s contestants and previous Miss Chinatown USAs
From left: Joseph Li (brother), Leah Li, a family friend, Yifeng Li (mother),
and Hengda Li (father)