Chen Delin

Chen Delin (October 27, 1862 – July 27, 1930) was an actor and a singer of both Peking and Kun opera. He was born in Huangxian County in Shandong Province. He played the role of qingyi, or virtuous adult female. His best-known roles were in the Peking Opera Blade of the Universe and the Kun Opera Yearning for Secular Life. Later, he taught at the Qingping Bureau.

Chen's father was a trader. Chen was sold to a theater company. His early work was in Kun Opera, which he learned from Zhu Lianfen. He learned female impersonation from Tian Baolin beginning in 1880.

In 1873, Chen joined the Quanfu Troupe, which played at Prince Gong's Mansion. This troupe was disbanded in 1887. He then organized the Chengping Troupe, later renamed the Fushou Troupe.