The Last Leaf

The Last Leaf
Written and Performed by Sydney(Jiani) Yu
Stage Managed by Elie Berman
Scenic Design by Siyin Yan

What does love mean to you? How do you express it? Can you move forward while still longing to stay within the memories?

The Last Leaf is Sydney Yu's autobiographical journey through her grandfather's illness and the family she left behind. Born in Sydney, raised in Beijing, and now living in the U.S., Sydney often reflects on how she ended up here. It begins in a dreamlike world of childhood and fantastical love. Then reality breaks through, and what's left is the truth she never quite said out loud.

This story is for anyone who has loved someone implicitly, grieved someone quietly, or wondered what home and love actually mean. This piece is dedicated to her grandfather and to her family.

Tagged: Limefest 2026 Week 2