Ali (Christina Aguilera), is a small town girl with a big voice from Iowa who decides to escape uncertainty and head to Los Angeles. Once in LA, she is hired by Tess (Cher), the owner of The Burlesque Lounge as a waitress and falls instantly in love with the art of burlesque. With the help of her new friends from the theatre's crew, she decides to take her voice to the main stage and manages to fulfill her life long ambition. Things start to change dramatically, as Ali becomes the main attraction of the Burlesque Lounge.
