“abuse” two RS485 transciver ICs as levelshifter 
you solve two problems at once time. Levelshifting and long lines. Up to 500 meters between ESP and LED-stripe are possible.
look: https://wled.discourse.group/t/ws2814-based-power-led-pixel/9869
At ESP side you should use a 3,3V version, like SP3485 - ESP module can power up the transciver IC also.
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