Li Xiaofang was born in a pear garden family in Xiwang Village, Salt Lake District. 1982 was admitted to the drama school founded in Yuncheng county, and studied under the famous dancer Wang Sanlan. She studied Dan first and then turned to be a student, and gained a solid foundation.

1985 He joined the Pu Opera Troupe in Salt Lake District and married Qiu Xiqin, an excellent actor in the big net.

From 65438 to 0998, both husband and wife were transferred to Yuncheng Pu Opera Troupe, and played important roles in more than 30 plays, becoming all-rounders of Xiao Sheng, Xu Sheng and Lao Dan (who played She Taijun in Yuanmen Duanzi and Roche in Xiahedong).